[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 65 (Monday, May 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 23, 1994]
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                      TRIBUTE TO LaFAYETTE GATLING

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                           HON. MEL REYNOLDS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 1994

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues, the outstanding work done by a great leader in my 
congressional district, Mr. Lafayette Gatling. Attached is a 
proclamation I issued Mr. Gatling commending him for his work.

                              Proclamation

       Whereas Mr. Lafayette Gatling had a vision to establish a 
     funeral home as a lasting memorial emphasizing the positive 
     view of life serving the bereaved with love, compassion, 
     encouragement; and
       Whereas Mr. Gatling with his dear wife Marguerite Gatling 
     and other supporters by his side this bold vision became a 
     reality in June of 1985 building funeral chapels, offices, 
     commercial spaces, later expandings to a professional 
     building with music production studios, a garage to house the 
     extensive fleet of limousines, serving over 2500 clients and 
     families annually with a dedicated trained staff of 125 
     employees; and
       Whereas Mr. Gatling is a pioneer in the funeral home 
     industry with a two day Annual Memorial Service for the 
     bereaved, Drive-Thru Video Visitation Service, a free 
     Bereavement Counseling Program staffed by volunteer probate 
     attorneys, funeral directors, social workers, doctors, 
     financial advisors, and ministers; a Widows' & Widowers' 
     Travel Service, and
       Whereas Lafayette Gatling is a pioneer in the Gospel Music 
     field sponsoring ``The Gatling Gospel Time,'' radio program 
     four Gospel Music companies, Care Productions Recording 
     Company, entertainment management; Thisit Records, Inc. a 
     record label recording established gospel artist; Isit 
     Records, Inc. a record label recording new gospel artist; and 
     True Gospel Productions, Inc. specializing in live concerts, 
     video and television productions; and the Gospel Music 
     Foundation for the preservation of Gospel Music: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Congress of the United States wishes to 
     acknowledge the accomplishments of Mr. Lafayette Gatling.

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