[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 106 (Thursday, July 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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                    TRIBUTE TO BISHOP ERIC McDANIEL

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2001

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bishop Eric 
McDaniel, who was consecrated by his Senior Bishop, Sherman Watkins, in 
Columbus, OH, during the Holy Convocation of the Higher Ground 
Assemblies on June 23, 2001.
  Bishop Eric McDaniel is the oldest of four children born to Bishop 
Allen and Lady Richardine McDaniel, and the proud father of Brittney 
and Bria McDaniel. As a child, Eric McDaniel demonstrated a gift for a 
life in ministry, in the areas of music and the preached word. At the 
age of 13, he became the church organist and choir director. At the age 
16, he accepted his call to ministry and preached his initial sermon.
  His combined musical talent and personal faith in God inspired Bishop 
McDaniel to write songs. He had no idea that one day his songs would 
reach the level of success that they have. Some of his songs include: 
``It Shall be Done,'' ``Spirit Touch Me One More Time,'' ``Thank You,'' 
``Come Unto Me,'' ``Restore Your Joy,'' ``When We Reach That Place,'' 
among many others.
  In May 1993, Bishop McDaniel responded to the call of God to the 
office of pastor, and founded the Lord's Church Family Workshop Center, 
Inc., in the Bronx, NY. In June 2000, he was appointed to the office of 
Bishop and was consecrated one year later by his Senior Bishop.
  Mr. Speaker, Bishop McDaniel is a fine example of a great community 
leader and a person dedicated through his faith to helping others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Bishop Eric McDaniel and in wishing him continued success.

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