[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN HONOR OF DR. LUTHER BLACKWELL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop Luther 
Blackwell and to celebrate his half century of service to his church, 
his faith, and the greater Cleveland community.
  Mr. Speaker, the ministry of Dr. Luther Blackwell, senior pastor of 
Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio, is known throughout the world. Dr. 
Blackwell has spent his career traveling extensively as a lecturer, 
teacher, and guest speaker. He has been featured in some of the 
country's most prestigious and life-changing spiritual conferences, 
sharing his knowledge and faith to help bring positive change to the 
lives of thousands.
  Dr. Blackwell has had a very distinguished and proud career. After 
graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the 
Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, Dr. 
Blackwell went on to teach for four years in the Cleveland Public 
School System. There, he received numerous awards for his service, 
including be honored as one of Cleveland's finest teachers. Dr. 
Blackwell has also received his Masters and Doctor Degrees of Biblical 
Studies from Christian Leadership University in Elma, New York, as well 
as a Doctor of Ministry from Vision Christian College in Romona, 
California.
  Dr. Blackwell faithfully served fifteen years as Vice President of 
the International Congress of Local Churches, and most recently held 
seminars on the Biblical application of money and on the Black 
believer.
  Mr. Speaker, of Dr. Blackwell's numerous outstanding accomplishments 
I would like to specially honor the ten year anniversary of Dr. 
Blackwell's founding of the Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio. The Mega 
Church has been among the national leaders in the area of racial 
reconciliation, demonstrating the ability of using faith to bring 
people of different races and cultures together.
  Dr. Blackwell represents the very best of Cleveland, and his long and 
very distinguished career deserves the highest of praise.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in rising to honor this 
truly remarkable man, and his half century of service to his fellow 
man. Dubbed the pastor's pastor, Dr. Blackwell is a man of the highest 
standing and an example for all to follow.

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