[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S63]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNITION OF ZION GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a 
tremendous accomplishment by the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church 
and Reverend Frank L Selkirk III, Ph.D. As of December 31, 1997, the 
Church has raised enough money, from members and the Kansas City, 
Missouri, community to pay their mortgage.
  The Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church Family will commemorate this 
achievement with a ``Mortgage Burning Ceremony'' on January 18. The 
hard work and perseverance of all the members at Zion Grove Missionary 
Baptist Church will begin to show in 1998 when money becomes available 
for new programs and possible expansion.
  I congratulate Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church for their hard 
work and success. Additionally, I commend staff and members for their 
spirit and energy throughout their many years of existence and wish 
them continued success in enriching the Kansas City community for years 
to come.

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