[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 111 (Thursday, July 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1383-E1384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO SUFFRAGAN BISHOP CHARLES L. TAYLOR

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 1996

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
religious leader in the San Diego community who is worthy of special 
recognition--Suffragan Bishop Charles L. Taylor.
  Suffragan Bishop Taylor has been actively involved in the San Diego 
community since 1958. During that time, he and his wife Esther have 
shared their love unselfishly with 32 foster children. He was also 
instrumental in implementing the Free-Lunch Program for under-
privileged children at a local elementary school.
  In 1967, he established a church and began his pastoral work. He has 
been most influential in this capacity, and has left indelible trails 
for others to follow. He is the pastor of the Greater Apostolic Faith 
Temple Church in my hometown of San Diego, a church that has been a 
religious landmark for 70 years.
  In today's society, where children from all areas and backgrounds 
must eventually face the scourge of violence and drugs, it is 
imperative to have religious leaders who can advise, instruct and lead 
our youth toward a brighter future. In his local assembly and 
throughout California, Suffragan Bishop Taylor has willingly assumed 
this critical role. He has worked untiringly to help people from all 
walks of life. He has dedicated most of his efforts toward the young, 
helping them to lead happy and productive lives.
  Suffragan Bishop Taylor prepared himself for these challenging tasks 
by earning a bachelor of science degree from Virginia State College and 
two doctoral degrees in Divinity. He

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has attained honor and recognition from several leading organizations, 
including the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World--the oldest and 
largest Pentecostal organization on Earth. After 39 years as a working 
member of the organization, Suffragan Bishop Taylor will be elevated to 
the position of Bishop this August, joining the ranks of those who 
execute ecclesiastical decisions that affect the religious community.
  A gala celebration of his elevation will be held August 17 at the 
Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. I join all of those who have been 
touched by Suffragan Bishop Taylor's work in congratulating him on this 
honor and encouraging him to continue his good work.

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