[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 128 (Thursday, October 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO PASTOR PAUL GOLATT

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 2002

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a 
dedicated Pastor and leader in my district as he celebrates his 
fourteenth Pastor's Appreciation Day on October 6, 2002.
  Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. is the Pastor of Macedonia Church of God in 
Christ and the Superintendent of the North Miami District of the Church 
of God in Christ. He also serves his community as an employee for the 
United States Postal Service.
  Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. was ordained by Bishop Jacob Cohen in Fort 
Pierce, Florida during the Jurisdictional Holy Convocation in 1969. 
After many sermonettes, faithful services and training under the 
leadership of the late Pastor Paul Golatt Sr., he was appointed the 
first Assistant Pastor of the Macedonia Church of God in Christ. Upon 
the passing of his father and Pastor in December 1987, Paul Golatt, Jr. 
was appointed Pastor of Macedonia Church of God in Christ. On September 
4, 1999, he was officially appointed and installed as District 
Superintendent of the North Miami District Church of God in Christ, by 
the Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Jacob Cohen.
  Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. continues to devote his life by extending 
benevolence to people in need. In addition to providing churches and 
communities with school supplies for children, he frequently donates 
food, clothing and money to communities and to orphanages in Haiti. He 
also finds the time to conduct joint services on holidays, including 
Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, with neighboring churches.
  Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. is a remarkable man whose personal 
achievement and community service are an example to us all. He is a 
father, Superintendent, Mail Carrier, an Organist, Choir Director, 
Recording Artist, Counselor, Secretary, Singer, Jurisdictional 
Adjutant, caring and compassionate Shepherd, praying servant and ``A 
Man After God's Own Heart''. (Jeremiah 3:15)
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. for his 
humanitarian efforts which have touched the lives of so many people. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this congenial man of God. His 
faith, courage and kindness are an inspiration to all who have been 
touched by him.

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