[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. PAUL M. MARTIN

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Reverend Dr. 
Paul M. Martin, the Senior Pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church of 
Denver, Colorado. Dr. Martin recently celebrated his 8th Anniversary at 
Macedonia, and in celebration of his tenure, a street in the City and 
County of Denver was renamed for a week in his honor. I want to add my 
voice to all those in his congregation and throughout the city who are 
taking this opportunity to honor Dr. Martin and praise him for his 
leadership.
  Dr. Martin came to Denver from the South Central Community of Los 
Angeles where he grew up. He received his undergraduate and graduate 
degrees with honors at several California schools, and holds a Masters 
of Divinity Degree, and the Doctors of Philosophy Degree.
  Dr. Martin was appointed by Federico Pena, former Mayor of Denver, to 
serve on ``Stapleton Tomorrow'' where he has served continuously as the 
Co-Chairperson of the Citizens Advisory Committee and a member of the 
Board of Directors of the Stapleton Development Corporation. 
Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of 
the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver and is Chairman of the 
Department of the Ministry for the American Baptist Churches of the 
Rocky Mountain Region. He is also a life member of the NAACP and his 
fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi.
  Dr. Martin is known for his concern about maintaining the ethics and 
integrity of the Christian Ministry and the traditions of the African-
American religious experience. He is a highly respected citizen and I 
am honored to be able to pay homage to him in recognition of his 
service and contribution to Macedonia Baptist Church, to honor his 
dedication and fellowship to people of Denver.

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