[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOODLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN 
                             HOUSTON, TEXAS

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2002

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the Woodland Christian Church in Houston, Texas, which 
will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on March 2, 2002. Truly a milestone 
occasion, this celebration is a testament to the outstanding dedication 
and commitment of the entire church and community.
  The Woodland Christian Church was organized on March 2, 1932 as 
Woodland Heights. It has been located on its present site in North side 
Houston for almost 45 years and has an active congregation of 125 
people. Throughout its history, the church has provided a caring, 
loving environment and has faithfully ministered to the spiritual needs 
of its members. It has been a source of hope and comfort in times of 
distress, and its Christian ministry has been one of outreach to the 
homeless and day laborers.
  The members of this church have operated a day care center and are 
active in a lunch program four days a week, providing sack lunches 
three days and a hot meal one day. Pastor Virzola Law, a new minister 
at Woodland Christian Church, has continued to give her endorsement and 
support to the ministry for the homeless.
  Situated in a low-income neighborhood, the Woodland Christian Church 
has been very active in the community assisting single mothers, 
transients, and other people in need. It has also sponsored two homes 
for senior citizens and disabled people, Woodland Christian Towers and 
Pecan Grove Manor. By their actions, the congregation of the Woodland 
Christian Church and its pastor have proven their commitment and 
dedication for others. This is also the church in which my wife, Helen, 
and I were married in 1970.
  Seventy years is a milestone, and that is why Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to help me recognize this 
truly remarkable church. We congratulate you on your many good works, 
and we wish you seventy more years of dedicated service.

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