[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. TIMOTHY WINTERS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from California [Mr. Filner] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I rise today in celebration of 
Black History Month and to recognize a truly remarkable leader from my 
50th Congressional District in San Diego.
  In the Rev. Dr. Timothy Winters, we find a man who has dedicated his 
life to the spiritual well-being of many of our neighborhoods in San 
Diego. In addition to being pastor of the Bayview Baptist Church, one 
of the largest churches in San Diego, he also holds the position as 
president of the Baptist Ministers Union. While in this position, Dr. 
Winters is shown to be a very capable leader in guiding his church and 
a ministerial organization to success and high achievement. He was 
instrumental in building of the Martin Luther King School, complete 
with meeting halls and banquet facilities.
  Dr. Winters is also an accomplished speaker, often called to speak on 
various problems and concerns of the African-American community and the 
city at large. He lectures frequently on the matters of consumer 
awareness and debt-free living. His workshops and finance seminars, 
which he often conducts from various churches, have helped to improve 
the lives of literally thousands who have heeded his advice and 
counsel.
  I am also proud of the many fair lending agreements that Dr. Winters 
assisted in forging with the many banks and financial institutions in 
our city.
  The accolades for Dr. Winters go far beyond the African-American 
community. His writings and teachings are celebrated nationwide. And, 
at a gala evening of celebration, the city of San Diego will honor this 
individual of such energy. He has often been a great inspiration to me, 
and I look forward to working with Dr. Winters to raise the quality of 
life in our community.
  Please join me in celebrating the great contributions and achievement 
made to the constituents of the 50th Congressional District by Dr. 
Timothy Winters.

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