[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 26 (Monday, March 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE BISHOP LARRY D. TROTTER

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                        HON. ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 11, 2002

  Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise today to 
pay tribute to the Honorable Bishop Larry D. Trotter, Pastor of Sweet 
Holy Spirit Church of Chicago, IL. Bishop Trotter was called to the 
ministry in 1974 and was called to the pastorate of Sweet Holy Spirit 
Church in 1981. Since that time, God, through him, has made and 
continues to make a difference in many lives.
  Under his leadership and vision, the Sweet Holy Spirit's membership 
has grown from 22 members to over 5,000. He preaches four Sunday 
services in two locations and is aired on radio and television each 
week. Over 28 years of 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 Trotter has been instrumental in shaping the future of the 
community, state, and country. 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. He is 
currently the Third Presiding Bishop--International, assisting in the 
oversight of more than 1,500 churches and ministries. In addition, he 
serves as a Board Member for the Joint College of Pentecostal Bishops. 
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 Larry Trotter and wish him many more years of exemplary 
service to the Lord.

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