[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2266]
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                  IN HONOR OF JEHNEL DENISE BANNISTER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Jehnel Denise Bannister in 
recognition of her religious commitment and service to her community.
  Jehnel Denise Bannister was born on January 28, 1967. She was raised 
by her mother, Dolores Autry, and is the older of two children. She 
graduated from St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 
1989 where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business 
Administration. Jehnel is currently employed as a Vocational/
Recreational Counselor for the Project Return Foundations Women's Day 
Treatment Program.
  In 1991, she became a member of the New Canaan Baptist Church under 
the leadership of Rev. Richard J. Lawson. Jehnel is also very active in 
her community in many other ways; she is a member of the A.L.C. Coral 
Ensemble, the Putnam Avenue Block Association, and a supervisor of the 
Youth United in the Body of Christ (which is a body of young Christians 
trying to make a difference in her church and her community).
  Jehnel enjoys working and making a difference in the lives of young 
people. She believes that it is important to bridge the gap between the 
youth and the older members of the church.
  Jehnel's favorite scripture is ``I can do all things through Christ 
who strengths me''. (Philippians 4:13)
  Jehnel believes that whatever God has for her is for her, so she does 
not worry about people and circumstances. Jehnel just continues to 
trust in God.
  Mr. Speaker, Jehnel Denise Bannister is a young woman of faith who is 
committed to her church and her community. As such, I believe that she 
is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly spiritual woman.

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