[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
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    HONORING REV. DICKSON MARSHALL FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF 
                            LAWRENCE COUNTY

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional 
individual from may community, Rev. Dickson Marshall of New Castle.
  Reverend Marshall enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. 
Afterward, he attended Northwestern Bible College for 2 years before he 
was ordained in the Gospel Ministry on April 15, 1949. Since then, 
Reverend Marshall has selflessly devoted himself to providing food and 
shelter to those in need of assistance.
  Working through the city rescue mission of New Castle, Reverend 
Marshall succeeded in making a difference. In 1965, Reverend Marshall 
opened the Ira D. Sankey Memorial Youth Center to provide a place where 
boys and girls from crisis homes can go and play sports and games, go 
camping, and experience the joys of childhood.
  In 1982, Reverend Marshall began the Inter-Church Food Bank, which 
helps provide food and counseling for families who have fallen upon 
hard times. Reverend Marshall's work has done much for those in need of 
help. Each year the ministry provides a helping hand to some 9,000 
people.
  We need people like Reverend Marshall, who work tirelessly so that 
people in need of temporary relief will always find a helping hand. 
Reverend Marshall's efforts are part of a proud tradition our Nation 
has for aiding those who find themselves in need of assistance. His 
deeds serve as a shining example that people today can make a 
difference in their local community.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I want to thank Reverend Marshall for his 
years of service to the people of New Castle and I sincerely hope that 
he will continue with many many more. He is a credit to the people of 
New Castle and an inspiration to all citizens of the Fourth 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania. I hope my colleagues will join 
me in recognizing the extraordinary work of a truly extraordinary man.

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