[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E428-E429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. HERBERT D. VALENTINE

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2000

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise the work and life of 
the Rev. Dr. Herbert D. Valentine, who next month will be retiring as 
the Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Baltimore.
  Dr. Valentine has held the position of Executive Presbyter for 23 
years, serving his faith and his convictions. Dr. Valentine has been 
instrumental in working for better human rights policy, for better 
treatment of children and families and policies that speak to the 
better side of our nature. His work in Baltimore has spoken to the 
needs and aspirations of all peoples, near and far.
  Dr. Valentine's commitment to strengthening ecumenical and interfaith 
relationships was recognized by the Central Maryland Ecumenical Council 
in 1995 with their Bryce Shoemaker Ecumenical Leadership Award. Prior 
to that, Dr. Valentine was honored by the Presbytery when he was 
elected to serve as moderator of their 203rd General Assembly in

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1991-1992. In this capacity, Dr. Valentine traveled around the world 
representing Presbyterians and sharing his faith.
  Throughout his lifetime, Dr. Valentine has demonstrated deep concern 
for all victims of oppression and injustice, not only in Baltimore but 
throughout the global community, especially in Central America. A visit 
from Dr. Valentine and other members of the Baltimore Presbytery, 
always meant that I would get educated as to the needs of people in 
distress or despair. We agreed more often than not as to the action our 
country had to take to assist these efforts to elevate the condition of 
all peoples.
  Dr. Valentine's strong faith and advocacy will be missed, but I am 
sure he would not be leaving without a well trained and compassionate 
replacement--I know his coworkers are well prepared to continue his 
work. I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Dr. Valentine for his 
service to his faith and his community and to wish him fair winds and a 
following sea as he enjoys his retirement.

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