[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 82 (Thursday, June 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1212]
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     CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LeCLAIRE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the LeClaire Christian Church of Edwardsville, Illinois 
which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
  Throughout the years, the church has seen great change as it has 
moved from Odd Fellows' Hall to Garfield Street to its present location 
on Esic. The church has also seen their membership grow by four times 
throughout the years. Through this growth the church has expanded 
construction in order to provide greater facilities for congregation 
and community use.
  The Anniversary Committee, chaired by Twila Ellsworth said the 
celebration has brought back former members as well as ministers from 
the past.
  I am happy to see the steps the anniversary committee has made to 
celebrate their past as well as continuing their steps to offer quality 
programs and services to the community.

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