[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 41 (Friday, March 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E423-E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO REV. JAMES R. GREEN, JR.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, there is no greater calling than service to 
God. I am honored to recognize Rev. James R. Green, Jr., the pastor of 
Universal Baptist Church on the occasion of 12th pastoral anniversary.
  Reverend Green's pursuit of ministerial service was cultivated from 
the faith and actions of his grandfather, who was a devoted servant and 
preacher of the gospel. In keeping with his Christian faith, Reverend 
Green founded the Association of Brooklyn Clergy for Community 
Development [ABCCD] to be advocated on behalf of human services, 
housing, and economic development.
  Reverend Green's activism and faith have been bolstered by his avid 
pursuit of education. He has received degrees from Long Island 
University, The Manhattan Bible Institute, the Trinity Theological 
Seminary, and is currently working on a D. Min. in pastoral care.
  The vision, unselfishness, and dedication of Pastor Green is an 
example of spiritual

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empowerment. His efforts to educate young children through the creation 
of a God-centered school is truly commendable. It is my pleasure to 
introduce Reverend Green to my House colleagues.

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