[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 129 (Friday, October 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CENTRAL NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES 23 YEARS OF DEDICATED PASTORAL SERVICE OF 
       BISHOP JEROME S. WILCOX AND FIRST LADY ELDER MAE E. WILCOX

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 3, 2002

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
commitment of bishop Jerome S. Wilcox and First Lady Elder Mae E. 
Wilcox to their congregants at Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries 
and to the extended community of central New Jersey.
  From his call to service 35 years ago, Bishop Wilcox has taken a 
church of thirteen members and, through hard work and God's blessings, 
expanded his congregation to well over five hundred.
  His call to the assistance of others was exhibited even earlier than 
his establishment of the then entitled Grace Cathedral First Bom Church 
in 1979. Previously, he served his community as a Vice Principal of a 
local public school, even then excelling as a mentor and role model.
  In addition to Grace Cathedral, Bishop Wilcox continues his good work 
in the greater central Jersey area with the Covenant Partners 
Association of Trenton New Jersey and the Surrounding Areas, with the 
Concerned Pastors, and with the Township Commission.
  The service to Central New Jersey performed by Bishop and First Lady 
Elder Wilcox is impressive and commendable and I am proud to rise here 
today in their honor.

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