[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 82 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1210-E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING PASTOR EDWARD McCREE, SR.

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 1997

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise before you 
today to recognize the achievements of Pastor Edward L. McCree, Sr. of 
Pontiac, MI. On Sunday, June 15, the congregation of Pontiac's 
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church will honor Pastor McCree for the 
many contributions he has made over the last 24 years to both city and 
State in the name of the Lord.
  It is difficult to imagine what the Pontiac community would be like 
today had Pastor McCree not been called to become Pastor of Macedonia 
in 1973. From that point on, the Pastor has made it his goal and his 
promise to beautify the church, the community, and the spirit. Over the 
years, Macedonia has been blessed with a beautiful new educational 
facility, renovated sanctuary, day care center, and several other 
projects that have enhanced the appearance of the church. The church's 
emergency food kitchen has fed over 5,000 people. These projects were 
made possible through the strong positive efforts of Pastor McCree and 
the support of the Macedonia family.
  Pastor McCree's time with the ministry has allowed him to develop a 
strong support network that extends outside the church, yet with the 
same goals in mind. The pastor has been affiliated with and has been 
honored by groups such as the Oakland County Ministerial Fellowship, 
Crystal Lake District Congress, Greater Pontiac Missionary Baptist 
District Association, and Wolverine State Congress, to name a few. Not 
one to forget his alma mater, Pastor McCree has also established 
associations with the American Baptist Church, including serving as its 
Alumni Association's National president.
  Pastor McCree's deeds in the name of the Lord are just as remarkable 
as his deeds on behalf of the Pontiac community. He has proven himself 
indispensable in his support of the Pontiac Economic Development 
Corporation Board, Pontiac Area Urban League, and the Montgomery 
Defense Fund. He has been appointed to various committees by the Mayor 
of Pontiac, and was also appointed in 1985 by the Governor to task 
forces dealing with the Child Abuse Council and Children's Trust Fund.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask you and my fellow 
members of the 105th Congress to join me in saluting Pastor Edward

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McCree, Sr. Self evident is his lifelong commitment to enhancing the 
dignity and nurturing the spirits of all people. I am grateful for the 
opportunities I have had, and still have to work with him in many 
different faculties. It is truly people like him that serve as examples 
of what Americans should strive to be.

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