[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1177]
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                  HONORING DR. THOMAS P. GRISSOM, JR.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedication and 
achievements of Dr. Thomas P. Grissom, Jr.
  Dr. Grissom has earned two Doctorate degrees, and it was his desire 
to teach before retiring.
  Dr. Thomas P. Grissom, Jr. has a vast amount of experience as a 
pastor. He began his ministry 49 years and 9 months ago. He first 
became the Associate Pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church in 
Manhattan. From there he went to Janes United Methodist Church in 
Brooklyn. After this position, he moved to Taylor Memorial Church in 
Oakland, California. He later returned to New York in October 1980 to 
pastor Salem United Methodist Church in Manhattan. He remained at Salem 
until the end of June in 1990. On the first Sunday of July 1990, Dr. 
Grissom became the Pastor of Hanson Place Central United Methodist 
Church, where he has served until the present time.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting Dr. Thomas P. Grissom, Jr. 
for his tremendous devotion and dedication to his profession.

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