[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 24, 1994]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT L. HOUSE

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                           HON. MEL REYNOLDS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 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, Dr. Robert L. House of the New Life Baptist 
Church. Attached is a proclamation I issued Dr. House commending him 
for his work.

                              Proclamation

       Whereas Dr. Robert L. House was born in Shelby, 
     Mississippi, he matriculated at Chicago State University, 
     Chicago, Illinois earning the Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1973, 
     Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois 
     earning the Master of Divinity Degree, 1976. Dr. House was 
     awarded two honorary degrees, the first from Richmond 
     Virginia Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, Doctor of Divinity, 
     1984, the second from Monrovia College and Industrial 
     Institute, Monrovia, Liberia, 1985; and
       Whereas Dr. House has helped many people making substantive 
     contributions through his many volunteer efforts. He is a 
     Board Member of ``One Church One Child,'' adoption agency, 
     Board Member of Chicago Christian Industrial League, 
     Instructor in Christian Ethics and the Book of Genesis, 
     Chicago Baptist Institute, Chicago, Illinois, Instructor in 
     Narcotics and Drug Abuse, Progressive National Baptist 
     Convention, former Gospel Radio Host of ``An Hour and a Half 
     With House,'' WBEE Radio, 1570 AM; and
       Whereas Dr. House is an experienced shepherd, serving as 
     Assistant Pastor, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 
     Chicago, Illinois, Pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church, 
     Chicago, Illinois, Pastor, First Union Baptist Church, East 
     Chicago Heights, Illinois, Pastor, Tabernacle M.B. Church, 
     Chicago, Illinois, Founder and Pastor of New Life Baptist 
     Church of Chicago, Illinois, 1986; and
       Whereas under the leadership of Dr. House the congregation 
     has prospered, a church and educational building was 
     purchased, and a Transitional Shelter for women and children 
     is one of the dynamic ministries of the church. Mrs. House is 
     an inspiration to her husband and especially shares in the 
     music ministry, and the ministry to the homeless, Dr. and 
     Mrs. House are the proud parents of two children. Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Congress of the United States wishes to 
     acknowledge the accomplishments of Dr. Robert L. House and 
     the New Life Baptist Church of Chicago by entering these 
     accomplishments into the Congressional Record and Archives of 
     the One Hundred and Third Congress of the United States.

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