[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
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         SALUTE TO REV. DR. JOSEPH D. PATTERSON OF PHILADELPHIA

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 1996

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Rev. Dr. Joseph D. 
Patterson on the occasion of his installation service as president of 
the Black Clergy of Philadelphia.
  On January 14, 1996, the Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church will proudly 
join with Dr. Joseph Patterson on the occasion of his installation 
service. Dr. Patterson is beginning his second consecutive term as 
president of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia. He has served the 
Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church for 32 years in many capacities from 
pastor of Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church to president of the Philadelphia 
African Methodist Episcopal Church Preacher's Meeting and now president 
of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia. He was appointed advisor to the 
Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, and is an active member of 
the Union League.
  Reverend Patterson is not only a distinguished pastor, but he has 
also been involved in many community activities. Patterson is a trustee 
at Cheyney University, board member of the Philadelphia Industrial 
Development Corp., board member of the Governance Council at 
Misericordia Hospital and Reverend Dr. Patterson serves as chairman of 
the empowerment zone for the West Philadelphia's project. Reverend 
Patterson has recently retired from the board of education in Chester, 
PA, where he served with distinction for 32 years.
  I proudly join with the congregation of the Hickman Temple A.M.E. 
Church, friends, family, and the Philadelphia community today in 
celebrating the installation of Rev. Dr. Joseph Patterson as president 
of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia. I wish Reverend Patterson, pastor 
of Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church, and the black clergy the very best as 
together they continue their service to the Philadelphia community.

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