[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO ROGER KUNKEL ON HIS RETIREMENT AS PASTOR OF RIVERSIDE 
                          PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Roger Kunkel, 
pastor of the Riverside Presbyterian Church in my district, as he 
retires from 21 years of dedicated service to his congregation and 
community.
  Roger Kunkel was appointed the Interim Pastor of the Riverside 
Presbyterian Church in March 1978, and shortly thereafter became Senior 
Pastor, a position he held until this past May of 1998. As a man of 
faith and friend to the community, Roger Kunkel served his congregation 
with kindness, grace and leadership in promoting ministry and 
fellowship.
  Roger Kunkel is a man with visions, and saw the needs of the church 
to expand the ministry staff to serve the congregation more 
efficiently, which directly increased to activity in the youth 
programs. In addition, Roger Kunkel organized the Ryan Womack 
Scholarship Fund that has awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships 
since its inception in 1991. Because of his service and dedication, the 
congregation not only grew in number, but also in spirit and 
fellowship.
  Roger Kunkel is a man of great faith who has touched the lives of 
many. Roger Kunkel's service and dedication will be remembered by all 
he came in contact with. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to extend my 
warmest wishes as Roger Kunkel embarks on the journey his retirement 
will bestow upon him.

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