[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 28, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I want to recognize the First 
Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego as it celebrates 125 years 
of religious freedom. The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San 
Diego enjoys a rich history in San Diego. Founded in 1873, the Church 
has continued to grow into a diverse community of over 3,000 members 
with differing beliefs yet shared values.
  The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego is an important 
part of the spiritual lives of thousands of San Diegans. In 1890, 
founder Lydia Horton helped to pioneer women's rights through the 
Church. Today, it continues that tradition of activism by working for 
environmental protection, gay and lesbian rights, and women's equality. 
In the local community, the Church is fighting discrimination and 
illiteracy, building schools in underserved neighborhoods, and teaching 
San Diego's children the value of community involvement.
  The Church encourages members of its congregation to develop their 
own religious wisdoms, truthful to themselves and respectful of others.
  For thriving 125 years in San Diego, I salute the First Unitarian 
Universalist Church of San Diego and wish them many successful years 
ahead.

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