[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE HONORING ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF DANBURY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 19, 1995

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and salute a church in my district. This year, St. Paul Lutheran Church 
in Danbury, OH, will celebrate the 150th year of its founding.
  Located in northern Ohio along the coast of Lake Erie, the church was 
founded in a log cabin on August 29, 1845. Many of the same family 
names are still in the congregation 150 years later. In fact, the 
speaker for the celebration, Rev. Cecil E. King, Jr., is a son of the 
St. Paul congregation. The vision at its founding 150 years ago was to 
be a church where people live with God and work for the communal good.
  The same vision is true today. The church building has been a source 
of civic pride for many years and the stately design of the building 
solidifies its place as a local landmark. A monument such as this does 
not survive on structure alone, however. The building is a testament to 
the dedication of the congregation in preserving links to their 
heritage.
  Mr. Speaker, as the church marks its 150th year of service, we 
commemorate the past and celebrate the future. A new generation 
continues the exemplary record of community service and pride that 
distinguishes St. Paul's. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
this special church.

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