[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 121 (Monday, September 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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  HONORING THE MEMORY OF REVEREND DOCTOR RANDOLPH D. BROWN (1906-1998)

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Reverend 
Doctor Randolph D. Brown. A man of vision, devotion and tireless 
service to others in the spirit of God. A man who gave a voice to those 
who could not speak for themselves.
  While in Michigan, Reverend Brown was paster of two churches. He was 
instrumental in building the First Baptist Church of Woodlawn Park, 
Michigan. He became pastor of the Mount Ollie Baptist Church in 
Brooklyn, New York on May 6, 1939. Pastor Brown has brought many people 
together in the family of God for the last forty-six years and six 
months. In the community he was known as the visionary and persuasive 
voice of the people.
  Reverend Randolph D. Brown not only ministered from the pulpit, but 
also stood as a man of God that led by example. He served on the 
National Baptist Convention's Board of Directors for many years. He was 
one of the early members of the Board for the ``Voice'' Publications, 
the newspaper that is circulated throughout the National Baptist 
Convention, Inc. He held various offices in the Eastern Baptist 
Association.
  Always outgoing and full of life, Reverend Brown was the most 
prominent pastor in the Brownsville Community of Brooklyn, New York 
during his ministerial tenure. He was called upon numerous times to 
negotiate on the behalf of The Baptist Churches in matters of dispute 
and controversy. He was a steady constant in a sea of change, for the 
betterment of mankind. He was a strong voice in the transition of 
Bethel Hospital to Brookdale Hospital. His input in the community was 
vital in brining into reality the now present Nehemiah Homes, and other 
similar housing developments. He facilitated relationships with the 
73rd precinct to bring about an era of mutual trust and partnership.
  The Reverend Doctor Randolph D. Brown was a dedicated pastor, loving 
father, true friend and an innovator and doer within his community. 
Those who knew him personally are thankful to have been blessed to have 
known such a man as Reverend Brown. Mr. Speaker, please join me in 
honoring the living memory of Reverend Doctor Randolph D. Brown.

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