[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 20, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNITION OF DR. NICK HALL, JR.

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding community leader in the City of Saginaw, Michigan, Dr. Nick 
Hall, Jr. Dr. Hall is being recognized at the 17th Annual ``O Give 
Thanks'' Banquet, hosted by The New Valley Mass Choir.
  Dr. Hall has served as Pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church 
since 1952, and has earned a reputation as one of Saginaw's most 
respected religious leaders. Throughout his 46 years of service at 
Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Hall has consistently 
demonstrated a deep devotion to the spiritual well being of his 
congregation and of the people of Saginaw.
  Dr. Hall's leadership has not been confined to his congregation. He 
served as a County Commissioner from 1992 to 1996, and has been a 
prominent member of civic organizations like Habitat for Humanity, the 
AIDS Committee of Saginaw, the Clergy Coalition Against Crack Cocaine, 
and the Saginaw Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Through his ministry 
and his community involvement, Dr. Hall has touched the lives of 
thousands of people.
  Mr. President, Dr. Nick Hall, Jr., has demonstrated a laudable 
commitment to making Saginaw a better place to live for all of its 
residents. It is truly fitting that he is being recognized for his 
achievements at this year's ``O Give Thanks'' Banquet. I know my 
colleagues will join me in commending Dr. Hall for his leadership and 
his dedication to the people of Saginaw, Michigan.

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