[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO REVEREND CHRISTIAN

 Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I bring to the attention of my 
colleagues a great man in the State of New Jersey, Rev. Ron Christian.
  Reverend Christian is a man of integrity who is committed to the 
spiritual, mental, social, civil, and economic well-being of his 
congregation and of the residents of Essex County.
  I want to congratulate him on his installation as the pastor of the 
Christian Love Baptist Church. He is a dynamic gentleman who has turned 
his life around and has become a leader and role model in the 
community.
  Reverend Christian is a true American, who believes that all people 
should have access to America's Promise. He has the enviable gift of 
being able to bring people together to work for a common cause. 
Reverend Christian is an unselfish man whose motivation is not self-
gratification. He possesses a higher calling.
  On July 8, Reverend Christian became the pastor of the Christian Love 
Baptist Church in Irvington, New Jersey. I am certain that under his 
guidance, Christian Love Baptist Church will experience enormous growth 
and will continue its tradition of being a warm congregation filled 
with joy and love.
  Reverend Christian's devotion to the community is very well known, 
and the State of New Jersey is a better place because of his 
leadership.
  Lastly, I am proud to call Reverend Christian a friend. It is an 
honor for me to bring him to your attention.

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