[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
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                 TRIBUTE TO THE REV. HENRY LEE BARNWELL

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 1996

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, today it is with great pleasure that I rise 
to pay tribute to one of Phoenix's finest citizens, and also 
congratulate the Rev. Henry Lee Barnwell on the occasion of his 29th 
anniversary in the ministry.
  Reverend Barnwell was educated at Rosenwald High School in Panama 
City, FL. He attended Grand Canyon College and Arizona College of the 
Bible in Phoenix, Talbort Theological Seminary at Biola University, 
Bishop College and Lacy Kirk Williams Minister's Institute, both of 
Dallas, TX. He also has a Training Diploma from the Protestant 
Chaplin's Association of Okinawa (1958); a Diploma for Christian Work 
from Arizona College of the Bible (1977); a bachelor of arts degree 
through Arizona College of the Bible (1978); and a Doctor of Divinity 
from Guadalupe Baptist Theological Seminary in San Antonio, TX.
  Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Reverend Barnwell is now Pastor of 
the First New Life Baptist Church in Phoenix. He also serves a 
chaplaincy with the Arizona State Department of Corrections, and is 
Auxiliary Chaplin at Williams Air Force Base in Higley, AZ. Reverend 
Barnwell is involved in many other outreach efforts, having served as 
president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Phoenix 
and vicinity; Bible instructor of Zion Rest District Association; 
regional director for the National Evangelism Movement; first vice-
president of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of 
Arizona; and immediate past moderator of the Area One American Baptists 
Churches of the Pacific Southwest.
  Reverend Barnwell has applied his energy and talents to many 
worthwhile projects over the years as an active member of the board of 
directors for the Phoenix Opportunities Industrial Center and St. 
Mary's Food Bank. He is also a member of the Mayor's Human Resources 
Commission; the Maricopa Branch of the NAACP; the Sheriff's Religious 
Advisory Committee on Maricopa County; and the city of Phoenix Human 
Resources Commission. Reverend Barnwell also serves on the Clergy 
Against Drugs and is a past member of the Governor's Advisory Council 
on Juvenile Justice Planning.
  His efforts to educate and improve the quality of life in the 
community have earned Reverend Barnwell recognition from many groups 
who have bestowed awards on him, including The Floyd Adams Community 
Services Award from the Phoenix Opportunities Industrial Center; the 
Religion Award from the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP; and the 
Recognition for Christian Service Award from the National Evangelism 
Workshop. Reverend Barnwell was named Pastor of the Year for the State 
of Arizona in 1989 and carries the title of ``Honorary Citizen'' from 
the city of Tucson.
  I commend Reverend Barnwell for his many years of community service 
and involvement. Scores of Phoenicians have benefited from his energy 
and efforts. I ask my colleagues to join with me today in 
congratulating Reverend Barnwell as he celebrates 29 years of service 
in the ministry.

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