[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 134 (Tuesday, October 9, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WELCOMING REVEREND SOLOMON

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                         HON. EARL F. HILLIARD

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 9, 2001

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome Reverend Solomon to 
these chambers and I am very appreciative of his leadership in 
Birmingham, Alabama and his work on the National level with the 
National Baptist Convention. Many opportunities have been offered to 
this young man and many things are expected from him! These are 
difficult times, and young men like Rev. Solomon will make the 
difference. May God bless him and his family and may God bless 
America.''
  Reverend Solomon is the second of three sons born to Rev. Donald and 
Clarice Solomon. He was educated in the Jefferson County School System 
and is a 1984 graduate of Minor High School. He furthered his secular 
education by attending the University of West Alabama (Livingston, 
Alabama), Miles College and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 
Pastor Solomon responded to the call of God and began his preaching 
ministry on January 13, 1991. He prepared for ministry by attending 
Birmingham Essonian Baptist Bible College and Andersonville Baptist 
Seminary.
  In June of 1995, he again responded to the call of God and accepted 
the invitation to become the first pastor of the Mt. Moriah Missionary 
Baptist Church of North Pratt. Pastor Solomon has equipped and 
organized the members of Mt. Moriah and led them into a sustained 
period of spiritual and financial growth. Pastor Solomon has had the 
opportunity to preach revivals and teach seminars in cities across the 
country to include: Louisville, Kentucky; Akron, Ohio; Canton, Ohio and 
Meridian, Mississippi.
  Pastor Solomon is the vice president of the Pratt City Ministerial 
Alliance, a member of the board of directors of the Alabama Community 
Assistance Program, and a member of the board of directors of the 
Alabama Galleries of the Greats.
  Pastor Solomon is married to the former Cheryl Lynn Fisher. They have 
one son (Walter, III) and one daughter (Christian). The University of 
Alabama-Birmingham employs Pastor Solomon as the Technical Supervisor 
for Inpatient Pharmacy.

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