[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   HONORING THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 1996

  Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
pay tribute to the Second Baptist Church, of Fall Church, VA, and to 
their esteemed pastor, James E. Browne. The Second Baptist Church is 
celebrating its 122d anniversary and their 20th anniversary of guidance 
under Reverend Browne.
  The Second Baptist Church started as a two-room log cabin by Elder 
Hiram Reed and Pastor Robert Johnson in 1870, and flourished over the 
past century into a beautiful church complete with a bell tower and 
artistic windows. This church has played an important role in the 
community and for its congregation by providing a number of activities 
and services. They presently have an active church ministry; dedicated 
deacons and deaconesses; an excellent music department; a children's 
choir--Rosebuds; a youth choir--Choraliers; a contemporary choir--
Golden Echoes; a chancel choir--Senior; a men's chorus; a gospel choir; 
the W.E. Costner Memorial Bell Choir; a productive education division; 
a dynamic youth department; and a bible study class.
  The Second Baptist Church has been blessed for 20 years with Reverend 
Browne's religious teachings. In addition to his work at the Second 
Baptist Church, he served as moderator of the Northern Virginia Baptist 
Association for 5 years. Reverend Browne is supported by his lovely 
wife, Mrs. Hazel Browne, a deaconess, a member of the senior choir and 
the president of the Missionary Society. Also by his side is his 
daughter, Mrs. Lillian Fernanders, organist for the church.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in saluting the Second 
Baptist Church, Reverend Browne, and its congregation as they celebrate 
their rich heritage on their very special anniversary. We wish them 
best for continued success in the future.

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