[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          SALUTE TO REV. DR. REPSIE M. WARREN OF PHILADELPHIA

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 1996

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Rev. Dr. Repsie M. Warren, founder and pastor of the Society for 
Helping Church to congratulate her on her many years of service to the 
Philadelphia community.
  Reverend Warren, educated at Elizabeth City State University, 
Philadelphia Antioch University, Philadelphia Lutheran Theological 
Seminary, and New York Theological Seminary, began her tenure with the 
Society for Helping Church over 20 years ago. Rev. Warren established 
the Society for Helping Church in 1976, and the Society for Helping, 
Inc., a Social Service Agency for the deaf and hearing impaired, in 
1977, where she serves as executive director. Reverend Warran has 
dedicated her life to improving the plight of the people within the 
Philadelphia community.
  Reverend Warren is also an outstanding educator. Since her retirement 
from teaching in the Philadelphia Public School System, she has become 
an activist concerned about quality education. Reverend Warren has 
played a vital role in many programs in the Philadelphia community as 
the vice chair of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, Inc. and 
vice president of the Southeastern Region of One Church One Child. 
Reverend Warren has been active in religious and community projects, 
holding memberships in various organizations for community enrichment.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in congratulating Rev. Dr. 
Repsie M. Warren for her many years of service with Society for Helping 
Church and the Philadelphia community. I wish the Reverend Warren and 
the Society for Helping Church the very best as they continue their 
service to the Philadelphia community.

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