[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 139 (Thursday, October 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1953]
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   RECOGNITION FROM THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REVEREND WILLIE F. 
              WILSON, PASTOR, UNION TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 24, 2002

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask the House to join me in 
recognizing the 30th anniversary of Rev. Willie F. Wilson, Pastor of 
Union Temple Baptist Church, a leading minister of an eminent church he 
has built in the Nation's capital through deep and dedicated service. 
Under the leadership of Reverend Wilson, Union Temple Baptist Church 
has become not only a spiritual leader in our city, but also a unique 
force for services to the Anacostia community.
  Rev. Wilson and his wife, the Rev. Mary L. Wilson, Assistant Pastor 
of Union Temple, have interpreted their religious calling to bring hope 
and pride to the people and the neighborhoods of Anacostia and 
especially to African Americans in the city and the Nation. Rev. Wilson 
has led where other ministers have not dared, including his prison 
ministry and his work to care for and conquer discrimination against 
people with AIDS. Rev. Wilson has built Union Temple in the tradition 
of the disciples of Jesus Christ who carried his ministry where it was 
most needed.
  For a life of special service to his church, his community and his 
city, I ask the House to join me in recognizing the commemoration of 
the 30th anniversary of Rev. Willie F. Wilson.

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