[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               INTRODUCING THE REVEREND WILLIE T. LOCKETT

  (Mr. WELDON of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to have one of 
my constituents, the Reverend Willie Lockett, helping us this morning 
by offering today's morning prayer.
  The Reverend Lockett holds degrees from the University of Illinois, 
Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the Interdenominational 
Theological Center.
  In addition to being a learned minister, he is truly a man of all 
seasons. He has been a teacher, a salesman, a civil servant, and most 
importantly a pastor.
  He is a leader in our community in helping organizations like the 
United Negro College Fund, the NAACP, the American Heart Association, 
South Brevard Sharing Center, and South Brevard Habitat for Humanity. 
He also has a long history of working with the Southern Christian 
Leadership Conference and Dr. King from 1955 through 1975.
  His ministry over 36 years is a testament to the power of faith and 
commitment to one's God and community.
  I thank the Reverend for his service to us today and for over three 
decades of service to our community and to our Nation.

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