[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 4 (Thursday, January 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING DR. PERRY LINDSAY, SR. AND MRS. MARY ELAYNE LINDSAY ON THE 
                      OCCASION OF THEIR BIRTHDAYS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 27, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Perry Lindsay, Sr., 
Pastor of The Glorious Church of God in Christ, as he celebrates his 
80th birthday; and Ms. Mary Elayne Lindsay, as she celebrates her 70th 
birthday. The church, located on Halsey Street, has a great heritage 
and a tradition of strong family ties.
  The members of his church are thankful that Dr. Lindsay survived a 
serious car accident on September 1, 1999, in Maryland, while driving 
to the 79th General Assembly of The Glorious Church of God in Christ, 
being held in Roanoke, Virginia. In this accident, he suffered a mild 
heart attack, a slight concussion, and several other minor injuries; 
but is once again able to drive.
  In addition to his many achievements, Pastor Lindsay is also known as 
the first successful, African American, owner of a construction company 
in the state of New York. Mrs. Lindsay is equally well known for her 
generous spirit and her contributions toward the development of The 
Glorious Church of God in Christ. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
honoring Mrs. Mary Elayne Lindsay and Dr. Perry Lindsay as they 
celebrate their birthdays this month.

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