[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 64 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REVEREND BRAXTON BURGESS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 1998

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before you today to 
recognize the achievements of Reverend Braxton Vincent Burgess of 
Flint, Michigan. On Saturday, May 30, the congregation of Flint's Quinn 
Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will honor Reverend Burgess 
for the many contributions he has made to our community.
  Reverend Burgess earned his Bachelor of Science degree from 
Wilberforce University in Ohio and continued his education at Payne 
Theological Seminary where he received his Master's of Divinity. To 
continue his mission of peace and social change, he received a diploma 
in urban ministry from the Urban Training Center of Chicago and served 
as a member of President Carter's White House Council on Arms Control.
  In 1967, Reverend Burgess was ordained as an Itinerant Elder in the 
African Methodist Episcopal Church. Since that time he has committed 
his life's work to providing spiritual guidance and counsel to 
countless individuals. As a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Urban League of Flint, Past President of the Greater Flint Association 
of Christian Churches, and a member of the Board of Directors of the 
United Way of Genesee County, Reverend Burgess has been a highly 
effective leader. His dedication to ensuring that everyone is afforded 
a quality education is evidenced by his tenure on the Advisory 
Committee for the Mott Adult High School Continuing Education Program.
  Reverend Burgess's tireless service and deeds have earned him 
recognition from various groups such as the Flint Optimist 
International, Western Michigan University's Black Studies Department, 
the State of Michigan House of Representatives, and the Flint Chapter 
of the NAACP, to name a few.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join me in saluting an inspirational 
individual, Reverend Braxton Vincent Burgess. He deserves our thanks 
for a lifelong commitment to making our community a much better place.

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