We thought this was pretty cool. And since today is March 10th, we thought it would be appropriate to share it with you.

The poem below was delivered in honor of the 5oth anniversary for Dubuque, Iowa’s St. Mary’s Credit Union on March 10, 1984. Msgr. Sigwarth, who crafted the composition, was Assistant Priest when St. Mary’s Credit Union was organized in 1934 and later returned as Pastor.

On the 50th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Credit Union, Dubuque, Iowa

We thank you officers and all good Credit Union men
Each year you made things blossom again.
And now you have gone, just way up there –
Seven times a Millionaire!

Not for Charity or for Gain,
That was the slogan in your campaign,
But for Service unto others
Mindful that we all are brothers.

Service for all those who borrow
To build brighter days for to-morrow.
And for members a fair return
On the interest they would earn.

And each year, all hale and hearty
You put on for members a grand old party.
When to prove you were liquid still,
You left the amber liquid spill.

And now your Golden Jubilee –
Fifty Years of Victory!
We thank you officers and all good Credit Union men
May God Bless all of you, time and time again.

– Msgr. Anthony W. Sigwarth, March 10, 1984