[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 111 (Thursday, September 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING DR. MORRIS CHAPMAN OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a milestone in the 
life and career of Dr. Morris Chapman, the president and chief 
executive officer of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist 
Convention. On October 1, 2002, Dr. Chapman will be celebrating his 
10th anniversary as a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern 
Baptist Convention.
  The Mississippi native became a Christian at the age of 7 and was 
called to preach at the age of 21. Dr. Chapman has received several 
college degrees, including doctorates of ministry, sacred theology and 
divinity, and has been the pastor of several churches in Texas and New 
Mexico. He has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad while 
spreading the word of God. And he has written several books about 
Christianity.
  Dr. Chapman has received numerous awards and citations for his work, 
including the Outstanding Young Man of America in 1973 and 1974 and 
Who's Who in Religion in 1977. He has also served on numerous civic 
boards and organizations.
  Dr. Chapman's faith and his dedication to serving people of all walks 
of life are truly inspirational. I cordially congratulate Dr. Chapman 
for his tireless work in the ministry and his 10 years of serving on 
the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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