[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E64]
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                 SALUTE TO DR. JOSEPH D. PATTERSON, SR.

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 9, 1995

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute Dr. Joseph D. Patterson 
as he is installed as the president of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia 
at Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church on January 8. Dr. Patterson takes over 
the presidency of the Black Clergy, one of the most influential 
positive social forces in the city, from Rev. Jesse Brown who has lead 
the organization over the past years with great dignity and ability.
  Mr. Patterson is a great leader in the Philadelphia community. He is 
a trustee at Cheyney University, a board member of the Philadelphia 
Industrial Development Corp., chairman of the board of the Baltimore 
Avenue Redevelopment Corp., and has served over the past years as first 
vice president of the Black Clergy before his election to the 
presidency.
  Dr. Patterson's commitment to the strengthening of the community is 
well known. He believes unfailingly in a comprehensive approach to 
solving society's problems, and has been an outspoken advocate for 
health care improvement, the strengthening of the family, the 
importance of education, and the elimination of violence in our 
neighborhoods.
  I join with Dr. Patterson's friends, family, and the entire 
Philadelphia community in wishing him the best of luck at his new post, 
and look forward to many years of his expedient leadership.

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