[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            TRIBUTE TO THE REVEREND WILLIAM T. KENNEDY, JR.

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995
  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
outstanding contributions of the Reverend William T. Kennedy, Jr., to 
his community during his 25 years of service to the people of 
Philadelphia.
  As a minister, educator, writer and lecturer, Dr. Kennedy has greatly 
influenced the lives of the many people who have been fortunate enough 
to know and work with him during his remarkable career.
  Dr. Kennedy received a bachelor of science degree from the District 
of Columbia University in 1953 and went on to earn a bachelor of 
divinity studies from Drew Theological Seminary in 1956. He furthered 
his education, as well as his spiritual growth, by enrolling in Wesley 
Theological Seminary where he earned a master of divinity degree in 
1963 and a master of sacred theology degree in 1964. In 1981 he was 
awarded the doctor of divinity degree from Livingstone College.
  During his 25-year ministry, Dr. Kennedy has served as the pastor of 
Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church for 12 years, pastor of Tioga United 
Methodist Church for 3 years, and pastor of the Grace United Methodist 
Church for the past 10 years.
  He shared his knowledge and experience by teaching others not only 
through his ministry, but also in academic environments. His academic 
experience includes: professor of ethics at Waterbury Hospital School 
of Nursing, associate professor of sociology and religion at Eastern 
College, adjunct professor of preaching at Eastern Baptist Theological 
Seminary, associate professor or preaching and practical theology at 
Yale Divinity School, professor of preaching at Lutheran Theological 
Seminary's Urban Institute, and adjunct professor of preaching at Drew 
Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching he has authored several 
publications and lectured on subjects including, ``The Genius of Black 
Preaching'' and the ``The Black Preacher and Social Issues.''
  In addition to these accomplishments, Dr. Kennedy still found time to 
serve as a community leader in several church councils, community based 
committees, and the NAACP.
  For these accomplishments, and most importantly, for the positive 
effects that these accomplishments have had on the people of 
Philadelphia, I would like to recognize and thank the Reverend William 
Kennedy, Jr.


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