[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2102]
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THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUDD LAKE UNION CHAPEL, COUNTY OF MORRIS, 
                                   NJ

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 125th 
Anniversary of the Budd Lake Union Chapel, County of Morris, NJ.
  Allow me to recount the history of the Chapel. Mrs. John Chipps 
started a Sunday school in the home of John Budd in 1871. That year 
seven teachers taught forty students. On August 14, 1872, Budd deeded 
land to the trustees to erect a chapel ``for the use of all Protestant 
denominations.'' Three years later, in 1875, the church was dedicated.
  From late 1875 to 1880, especially during the winter months, 
attendance was at times low, but the desire to serve the community and 
the spirit of the congregation carried them through the rougher times. 
By the mid-1900s, the congregation was growing, holding fairs and 
Christmas shows and purchasing a new organ for the Chapel.
  In 1954 and 1955, the Chapel was incorporated and the Board of 
Trustees announced that the Reverend Glenn C. Tompkins, would serve as 
the Chapel's first full-time minister. During the Reverend's tenure, 
the Chapel adopted a Constitution and bylaws, made structural 
improvements and was active in the surrounding community. The 
dedication of Faith Hall and addition to the original chapel took place 
on March 26, 1962.
  Throughout the 1960s, the Budd Lake Union Chapel served the 
community, both locally and globally. The Women's Guild raised funds to 
improve the physical structure of the buildings, and the Chapel 
supported missionaries around the world.
  Mr. Speaker, for the past 125 years, the Budd Lake Union Chapel has 
prospered enormously in order to unite the community and it will 
continue to do so for many years to come. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my 
colleagues to congratulate the congregation of the Budd Lake Union 
Chapel on this special anniversary year.

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