[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 137 (Wednesday, September 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  CONGRATULATIONS REV. WILLIAM J. KEY

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Rev. 
William J. Key on his installation as pastor of the Zion Baptist 
Church, located in North Philadelphia.
  Reverend Key, educated at Morehouse College, Indiana University, and 
the Howard University School of Divinity, began his tenure with the 
Zion Baptist Church over 12 years ago, first as a minister of youth and 
young adults and later as executive director of the Zion Community 
Center.
  Reverend Key has been responsible for many valuable projects in the 
North Philadelphia community including community outreach by joining 
with Zion Social Services and the Frontiers in developing and 
implementing Life Planning workshops and activities for church and 
neighborhood youth. Reverend Key also managed and developed 15 
community empowerment programs directed to the Nicetown-Tioga community 
and established the Joseph DeBerry Choir. Reverend Key's management 
capabilities coupled with his strong prayer life and leadership skills 
have greatly contributed to Zion Baptist Church's spiritual success and 
enrichment.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in congratulating the 
Reverend William J. Key on his installation as pastor for the Zion 
Baptist Church. I wish the Reverend Key and the Zion Baptist Church the 
very best as they continue their service to the Baptist community in 
North Philadelphia.


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