[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 IN HONOR OF REV. DR. EDWIN R. EDMONDS

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 1994

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, the Dixwell Avenue United Church of Christ 
in New Haven will celebrate its 174th anniversary from February 11 to 
13, 1994. At this celebration the congregation will honor the 
retirement of its pastor, Rev. Dr. Edwin R. Edmonds.
  For the past 35 years, Dr. Edmonds has served the Dixwell Avenue 
United Church of Christ with dedication and commitment to his 
community. His leadership has made his congregation an essential part 
of New Haven's African-American community. In addition to his spiritual 
guidance, Reverend Edmonds has donated his time and his energy over the 
years to complete the church's current place of worship, initiate 
special projects like the Florence Virtue Homes Community Development 
Corp., which renovates neighborhood properties, and improves life for 
our children through programs like the Dixwell Children's Creative Arts 
Center. Dr. Edmonds' compassionate activism has benefited our entire 
community. He is an example for those who choose to stay and rebuild 
our inner cities rather than abandoning them.
  Dr. Edmonds' civil rights and community service efforts have 
contributed enormously to New Haven. As a local civil rights leader, he 
has helped to promote racial and ethnic harmony and equality through 
efforts like the ministers for racial and social justice. His devotion 
to community service, through his work for the New Haven Board of 
Education and the United Negro College Fund of Connecticut, has made a 
real impact in our community.
  Dr. Edmonds' retirement is richly earned, and his leadership and 
guidance will be missed by the entire New Haven community. I am pleased 
to pay tribute to his extraordinary achievements.

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