[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 25 (Monday, March 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E360]
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                   TRIBUTE TO REV. ROBERT L.A. REAVES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 3, 1997

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Pastor Robert Lee 
Adams Reaves, born on December 29, 1964, in Bennettsville, SC. He 
received his calling to the ministry at the age of 14. For 18 years, he 
has been preaching and teaching the word of God.
  Prior to God's assigning Pastor Reaves to the Cedar Church, he served 
as pastor of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Bennettsville, SC. In 
1993, the Holy Spirit directed him to the Elim International Fellowship 
where he submitted to the leadership and tutelage of Archbishop Wilbert 
S. McKinley, and served as associate pastor.
  Pastor Reaves is a graduate of Morris College, with a degree in 
sociology, which he received in 1987. He also received pastoral 
counseling training. While at Elim, he attended the Elim Institute.
  Reverend Reaves is the father of one son, Robert, Jr. He is also 
blessed with a lovely wife, Lady Sheryl Reaves.
  The Reverend is a visionary who is continuously developing; he is not 
a traditional leader. His message through preaching and teaching the 
word of God, challenges the old traditions, and ushers the church into 
both the presence of, and the order of God. As a man of faith, Reverend 
Reaves is giving birth to a vision whose time has come. I am pleased to 
introduce my House colleagues to a truly inspirational spiritual 
leader.

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