[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO THE WILKERSON CHAPEL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 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 of 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 Rev. Charles Orr 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 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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