[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO BISHOP CHARLES HENRY McCOY

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Bishop Charles 
Henry McCoy.
  Throughout his life, Bishop McCoy tirelessly dedicated himself to the 
enhancement of our western New York community.
  On September 22, 1996, the Buffalo community lost one of its true 
leaders. A man whose dedicated and charitable community service, 
commitment to God and family, and strong principles serve as an 
inspiration to us all.
  A gospel preacher for over 60 years, Bishop McCoy dedicated himself 
to his ministry and to service to his community. On May 28, 1926, 
Charles McCoy was licensed to the ministry. From that time until the 
day he died, Bishop McCoy served the Church of God in Christ. Whether 
it was as pastor, district superintendent, executive secretary, elder, 
or jurisdictional bishop, Charles McCoy's church building skills were 
demonstrated clearly.
  Under that leadership, the second jurisdiction has grown to include 
53 churches. Further, through the McCoy Center, a brilliant facility 
built under the direction of Bishop McCoy, the Church of God in Christ 
has been able to make a significant contribution to the development of 
our community with emerging housing projects.
  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to join with the city of Buffalo, 
western New York second jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, 
and indeed, our entire western New York community, to honor Bishop 
Charles Henry McCoy, who is survived by his stepson, Douglas; seven 
grandchildren, Tyrone, Delores, Douglas, Stacy, Cheryl, Eric, and 
Trent; and nine great-grandchildren for his dedicated service to our 
western New York community. To that end, I would like to convey to the 
Bishop's family my deepest sympathies, and ask my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join with me in a moment of silence.

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