[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND TIMOTHY WRIGHT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Reverend Timothy Wright 
for his dedication to the spiritual upliftment of his community through 
music.
  Reverend Wright was born on June 17, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. He 
accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Personal Savior at an early age. 
During this time it became very apparent that Reverend Wright had an 
unusual gift for music. At St. John's Baptized Holiness Church, he 
cultivated his musical skills while serving as church organist and 
choir director for the youth ensemble.
  In 1966, Reverend Wright was drafted in the U.S. Army and served his 
country until 1968. He received a honorable discharge and returned to 
his home in Brooklyn, NY. From 1969 to 1990, Reverend Wright has served 
many capacities at the Washington Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Brooklyn, NY. 
During his tenure, he founded the Timothy Wright Concert Choir in 1976. 
In addition, Reverend Wright has recorded with many other choirs 
through out the U.S. and abroad. Reverend Wright gained national 
recognition for the album ``Come Thou Almighty King.'' Reverend Wright 
has been a three-time Grammy nominee, NAACP Image Award winner and a 
Stellar Award winner.
  In 1990, Reverend Wright established the Grace Tabernacle Christian 
Center COGIC in his home. The Grace Tabernacle Christian Center COGIC 
ministry included various outreach programs that served all in need. 
Grace COGIC, located in the heart of the inner city, has grown and 
flourished over the years. In January 1998, Rev. Wright was elevated to 
Superintendent of District #3 in New York.
  Reverend Wright has been a beacon of light for the Brooklyn community 
through preaching, teaching the word of God or ministering in song or 
music. Reverend Wright is truly an anointed man of God. And, today it 
is my pleasure to bring his achievements to the attention of my 
colleagues.

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