[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. STERLING LEE JONES 32ND PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY MOUNT 
                     ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, as the congregation of Mount Zion Missionary 
Baptist Church gathered together on Sunday, April 28, 2002, they 
celebrated the 32nd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Sterling Lee 
Jones. A lifelong leader and devoted pastor, Rev. Jones has truly 
demonstrated his commitment to advancing the mission of Mount Zion 
across southeastern Michigan. As the members and friends of Rev. Jones 
gathered to celebrate this special anniversary, they paid tribute to 
his outstanding years of activism, leadership, and faith.
  Preaching the Gospel for over 37 years, Rev. Jones has led the 
congregation of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church for 32 glorious 
years. As his message and ministry has been received throughout the 
United States, he has shown a special dedication to making a positive 
difference in the lives of others. To those who know Rev. Jones best, 
``to hear Pastor Jones preach the gospel of Christ, to hear him teach 
the gospel of Christ and to hear him sing the gospel of Christ, is to 
know that he is chosen by Christ and is anointed by Him to do his 
will.''
  With a passion for learning and the firm belief in education, and as 
the key to advancement, Rev. Jones has been an active force in 
educating his community as well as providing outreach services for 
those in need. Working on projects like the Youth Department, and the 
``Artie Lee Bins-Jones Honor Roll'', Rev. Jones has organized many 
programs for the youth and implemented a program encouraging higher 
education through annual tours to colleges and universities throughout 
the South. Building a multi-million dollar edifice and with plans to 
build a senior citizens complex and a gym for the youth, Rev. Jones's 
distinguished service and outstanding dedication to improving the lives 
of people through faith will continue to serve as an example to 
communities across this nation.
  I applaud Rev. Jones for his leadership, commitment, and service, and 
I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting him for his exemplary years 
of faith and service.

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