[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mr. FISH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and pay special tribute to 
the Antioch Baptist Church located in Bedford Hills, NY. This 
congregation is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the culmination of 
its many years of devotion and community service. Today, under the 
leadership of Rev. Rufus A. Strother, the Antioch Baptist Church 
continues to grow, to provide a place of worship for many in 
Westchester County, and to reach out to its community.
  Since the cornerstone was laid in 1894, for its original church 
building, Antioch Baptist has undergone many changes. Several moves and 
considerable remodeling enabled the church to keep up with the 
increasing size and needs of its congregation. In April 1976 the first 
service at the new and current home of the Antioch Baptist Church was 
held.
  Reverend Strother not only led his congregation to a new church, but 
into a new way of thinking. Under his leadership a youth center was 
built and the youth summer employment program was launched, which 
identified jobs for young people in local industries. Antioch was also 
one of the founding members of the North East Westchester Council on 
Equality which emphasizes the importance of housing, economic 
opportunity, and education. As an active community church, Antioch 
Baptist formed in 1983 a social issues committee to maintain a dialogue 
with politicians and town officials. Today, the social issues committee 
continues to be an effective means of communication for the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Reverend Strother, the officers, and the congregation of the Antioch 
Baptist Church during the celebration of their 100th anniversary. I 
know they will continue to provide invaluable service to our community 
in years to come.

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