[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E260-E261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF REVEREND WATKINS

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
write to congratulate you on your calling to serve as the Senior Pastor 
of the 125 year old Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ in 
Brooklyn.
  As a native son of the State of Texas you exemplify the belief that 
everything and everyone in Texas is just a little larger than life. 
Your illustrious background has encompassed ministering to students at 
numerous colleges, universities and churches.
  You have also served your country with excellence as Coordinator of 
Health, Education

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and Welfare Transition Planning Group for the Ford-Carter Transition. 
As a scholar of all facets of economic justice, you served as a 
consultant to President Carter in several upper level positions which 
provided economic assistance to many Americans.
  Your belief that ``Loving pastoral care and efficient management of 
the business of the church is extremely important if greater emphasis 
is to be placed on the spiritual development of the congregation'' is a 
phrase which embodies your caring and intelligent concern for your 
fellow man.
  I feel that the lives of the parishioners of the Nazarene 
Congregational United Church of Christ will be greatly enriched by your 
spiritual leadership. It is my most sincere hope that you will continue 
to enjoy good health for many years to come and that you will be able 
to fulfill all your plans for the future.

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