[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2339-E2340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO REV. SAMUEL G. SIMPSON

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 1995

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Rev. Samuel G. 
Simpson who was honored by friends and members of the Bronx Baptist 
Church on Sunday, November 12, for his 31 years of service in this 
ministry in my South Bronx congressional district.
  Reverend Simpson has faithfully led the congregation since the 
beginnings of the church, when it started as a mission of the First 
Baptist Church, in Brooklyn. That same year the congregation moved 
their meeting place at 2024 Honeywell Avenue, in the Bronx. The number 
of worshippers continue to grow and a larger location was secured, in 
1970, at 331 East 187th Street.
  Born in Jamaica, Mr. Simpson attended West Indies College. Soon 
afterward, he moved to New Jersey and obtained a bachelor's degree from 
Northeastern Bible College. He also holds an M.P.S. from the New York 
Theological Seminary, a D.D. from Asia Bible College, and a D.D. from 
Martha's Vineyard Theological Seminary.
  Always anxious to learn, Reverend Simpson broadened his education by 
completing courses at New York University, New York Institute of 
Photography, and at Oxford University.
  Besides his passion for learning, Reverend Simpson has been an active 
member in the community. He holds numerous memberships and has presided 
over many religious organizations. Among these Reverend Simpson was the 
president of the Baptist Convention of New York, the Metropolitan New 
York Baptist Association Pastor's Conference, and of the Bronx Division 
of the Council of Churches. He continues to preside over the Clergy 
Coalition of the 47th Precinct and is the chairman of the board of the 
Bronx Baptist Day Care and Learning Center.
  Reverend Simpson's commitment to spread the gospel and to help the 
members of the community has been recognized by many organizations. The 
Bronx Council of churches honored him with the ``Man of the Year'' 
award. He was also recognized in ``Who is Who, Among Black Americans,'' 
and received 

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the Community Services award from the Seventh Day Adventist Church of 
New York City, and the Community Appreciation award from the Bronx 
Shepherd Restoration. A highly educated man, Reverend Simpson has 
published numerous works, including, ``Seven Beginnings.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
outstanding accomplishments of Reverend Simpson and his untiring 
service to the Bronx Baptist Church in the South Bronx community.

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