[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 123 (Thursday, September 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1680]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST WORSHIP CENTER

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
Anniversary of the construction of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Worship 
Center in Houston, Texas. On Sunday, September 23, 2001, the 
congregation will celebrate their centennial.
  Under the direction of Pastor Willie James Coleman, the theme for the 
celebration will be Faith, Love, Patience, a Reality. The program for 
the celebration will also include a nice tribute to the late Professor 
Nathaniel Edward. Professor Edward will always be remembered for his 
commitment to the congregation and his musical offerings. Each December 
Professor Edward would direct the annual Candlelight musical.
  Pastor Willie James Coleman has been at the helm of Mt. Olive 
Missionary Baptist Worship Center since 1974. His leadership has seen 
the congregation through the past 27 years. Throughout his tenure the 
church has undergone much renovation and expanded its membership.
  Mt. Olive also has several Deacons; John Paul, William Derrick, Tommy 
E. Ford, Stacy Brisco, Ed Edwards, Issac Johnson, John McClellan, 
Charles Johnson, and Walter Jefferson. The spiritual leadership at Mt. 
Olive serves as a beacon in the Third Ward community. With such 
programs as Feed the Hungry and the Annual back to School Clothing 
Drive, the congregation's sense of community activism and outreach 
provides an ideal model of service to the city of Houston. Their 
dedication to the community and commitment to their neighbors sets them 
apart as the spark that keeps faith aglow.
  In closing Mr. Speaker, I want to again recognize the 100th 
Anniversary of the construction of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Worship 
Center and offer my sincerest wishes for a successful celebration.

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