[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO BISHOP SIMON GORDON

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                        HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise today to 
pay tribute to the Honorable Bishop Simon Gordon, Pastor of Triedstone 
Full Gospel Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Bishop Gordon was 
ordained in 1987 and since that time, God, through him, has made and 
continues to make a difference in many lives. Under his leadership and 
vision, Triedstone's membership has grown to over 1,300 and its 
ministries have grown from the original 13 to 38. Bishop Gordon's 
untiring service, faithful dedication to the community and strong 
leadership have earned him the deserved respect and admiration of all 
whose lives he has touched.
  Bishop Gordon has been instrumental in shaping the future of the 
community, state and country. He formed the Ministerial Alliance to 
train ministers and deacons to become and operate effectively as 
leaders of the church. I applaud his leadership and commend him for 
toiling so long to provide the type of guidance which has empowered so 
many to make meaningful contributions to the community. His 
accomplishments are far too numerous to list but I applaud him for each 
and every one of them and for having the dream and desire to use his 
faith as a vehicle to effect social, political and economic change. He 
is a true testament to his faith and an asset to our country. I commend 
Bishop Simon Gordon and wish him many more years of exemplary service 
to the Lord.

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