[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
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                    A SALUTE TO PASTOR JASON COOPER

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 1995

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Pastor Jason 
Jerome Cooper on the occasion of his retirement from the Berean 
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and to congratulate him on his many years of 
service to the north Philadelphia community.
  Pastor Cooper, educated at Lincoln University, Lincoln University 
Theological Seminary, New York Theological Seminary, Philadelphia 
School of Family Therapy, and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 
began his tenure with the Presbyterian Church over 32 years ago. He has 
proudly served on many committees within the church including the 
member of Stewardship, Promotion and Evangelism Committee and as a 
member of Presbytery's Coordination Committee. Pastor Cooper is an 
outstanding leader who should be commended for his numerous 
contributions to the spiritual health of the north Philadelphia 
community.
  Pastor Cooper has also played a vital role in many programs in the 
Philadelphia community as the interfaith chaplain in the Philadelphia 
prisons, North Central ``Seasoned Citizens'' Program, and the Citizens' 
Model Cities Program. In addition, he served as a member of the board 
of directors at the Wharton Center, a community center established to 
promote intergroup harmony, guidance, and education in the artistic and 
cultural community. As an educator, Pastor Cooper served as president 
and vice president on the Temple Community Mental Health Administrative 
Cabinet which was designed to educate the community about comprehensive 
health programs.
  I wish to join today with the Berean Presbyterian Church, Pastor 
Cooper's family and friends in recognizing him for his many years of 
service with the Presbyterian Church and the north Philadelphia 
community. I wish him health, happiness, and prosperity in his 
retirement years. It is well deserved.

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