[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1535-E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. ADOLFO CARRION

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 1998

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Reverend Dr. 
Adolfo Carrion, Superintendent of the Spanish Eastern District, 
Assemblies of God, who will be retiring in October of this year after 
over 33 years of service.
  Reverend Carrion has been an outstanding leader and a great role 
model, not only to the organization he served so well but also to the 
Hispanic community and other religious organizations.
  Before becoming a Pastor of the Assemblies of God, he served in 
several different capacities: President of the youth organization, 
Deacon, Trustee, President of the Knights, and Superintendent of the 
Sunday School.
  He first served as Secretary/Treasurer for the East Hispanic District 
of the Assemblies of God in Manhattan. Afterward, he was appointed 
Clergy and later on he became Assistant to the Superintendent for the 
District for two years. For the last 28, he served as the 
Superintendent.
  Under his leadership, two new districts were created: one in Puerto 
Rico and one in South-East Florida. Today, the Assemblies of God has a 
total of 13 well organized districts with more than 275 affiliated 
churches.
  In short, Reverend Dr. Adolfo Carrion lives to help other people. He 
has been diligent in providing spiritual guidance and support to the 
members of our community.
  As it is written in Hebrews 6:10, ``for God is not unjust; he will 
not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped 
his people and continue to help them.'' the community, too, recognizes 
him and is honoring him.

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  Born in Juncos, Puerto Rico in 1934, Reverend Carrion has been 
married to Elisa Diaz for 39 years. They have four children: Elizabeth, 
Adolfo 3rd, Damaris, and Lisette. Adolfo 3rd is the recently elected 
Councilman of the Bronx district 14.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Reverend Dr. 
Adolfo Carrion for his dedication to our community.

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