[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2392]
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                 HONORING REVEREND WILLIAM H. HARGRAVE

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2001

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
friend and spiritual leader--Reverend William Holt Hargrave. For more 
than 25 years, Reverend Hargrave served with distinction as the Pastor 
of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey. As a former 
Mayor of Englewood, I have had a wonderful opportunity to see him lead 
his congregation, and to experience his warmth and kindness firsthand.
  The members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church are some of the most 
patriotic and spiritually uplifting people that I have ever had the 
pleasure of knowing. The congregation is filled with decent, honest, 
God-loving people who have a tremendous sense of community. Certainly, 
Reverend Hargrave's leadership has had a tremendous impact on all of 
their lives.
  As a voice of comfort and reason, Reverend Hargrave committed himself 
to the church and provided guidance and wisdom to those in his 
congregation and community. Anyone who has ever known Reverend Hargrave 
knows full well that his heart is filled with love, compassion, and 
faith. His presence always put everyone at ease.
  I wish Reverend Hargrave and his family all the best. We all thank 
him for his service and commitment to the Ebenezer Baptist Church and 
all the people of the great and good city of Englewood.

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