[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E698-E699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO WILKERSON CHAPEL AND ITS ANNIVERSARY OF 140 YEARS OF SERVICE 
                       TO COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Wilkerson Chapel and the anniversary of its 140 years of service to the 
community Collinsville, Illinois.
  The people of the Wilkerson Chapel are truly good Samaritans. They 
have spent 140 years preaching the word of Christ to Collinsville and 
surrounding areas and participating in other good works.
  To such people as John A. Gregg and his congregation, the good deeds 
themselves are their own best rewards. Yet, on this special day, I 
think it is appropriate that they are recognized for their efforts. 
They are good Christians and good Americans, and remind us all of the 
compassion and energy that makes this country great.
  To the people of the Wilkerson Chapel, thank you for all your good 
works over almost

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the last century and a half; and may God grant you the opportunity to 
continue doing His work for many years into the future.

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