[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1181]
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                   IN HONOR OF REV. RICHARD J. LAWSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to take this opportunity to 
congratulate and recognize the distinguished career of Rev. Richard J. 
Lawson. A graduate of Boys Vocational and Technical High School, 
Reverend Lawson joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church at an early age. 
Upon graduating from high school, Reverend Lawson was inducted into the 
U.S. Army. For the next 6 years he continued to serve his country 
faithfully, and was honorably discharged in 1964.
  Later, Reverend Lawson joined the Pentecostal House of Prayer, where 
his father was the pastor. He began his preparation for the ministry by 
enrolling in the Manhattan Bible Institute, where he excelled. Upon 
graduating from Manhattan Bible Institute, Reverend Lawson would serve 
as vice president of the Manhattan Bible Institute Alumni Association.
  Led by his strong conviction to serve, Reverend Lawson joined the New 
Canaan Baptist Church, serving as an associate minister. Subsequently, 
Reverend Lawson would be recommended and ordained to be a licensed 
Baptist preacher by the New Canaan Baptist Church Deacon Board and 
members. In March of 1989, Reverend Lawson was called as pastor of the 
New Canaan Baptist Church.
  Reverend Lawson is married and is the father of four children: 
Richard Jr., Craig, Donna, and Tresslyn. He resides in Roosevelt, NY, 
with his lovely wife, Ann.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to highlight Reverend Lawson's 
achievements and contribution to the greater New York area. I extend to 
him my best wishes for continued success in the New York area.

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