[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO ANN LAWSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 1995
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, many of us are public servants, but some of 
us are God's servant. Mrs. Ann Lawson is indeed one of God's servants. 
Born in Florence, SC, she later moved to New Jersey.
  At an early age she professed her love and devotion to her Lord and 
joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church. In 1980 she joined New Canaan 
Baptist Church under the pastorship of the late Dr. Augustus Leon 
Cunningham. During the same period she met Rev. Richard J. Lawson and 
they were married. After the death of Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Lawson was 
installed as the new pastor of the church. As the first lady of New 
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mrs. Lawson has been actively involved in 
various church affairs.
  Mrs. Lawson is involved in numerous church activities. She is the 
acting supervisor for the red circle missionary department, the South 
Carolina club, and serves as the chairperson for the Woman of the Year 
Awards. Mrs. Lawson shares her unbridled energy, faith, and love with 
everyone, especially children. It is my pleasure to recognize the 
contributions and accomplishments of a remarkable woman, Mrs. Ann 
Lawson.


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