[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO REVEREND RONALD L. BAILEY, D. MIN.

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding individual who has dedicated his life to serving others, 
the Reverend Dr. Ronald L. Bailey, D. Min., who on April 26 of this 
year was elevated to the position of Bishop by the Love Gospel 
Assembly, a non-denominational church serving over 2,500 members within 
my Congressional district in the South Bronx.
  Dr. Bailey was born and raised in Harlem, New York, and is the Senior 
Pastor of Love Gospel Assembly, one of the larger multi-faceted, multi-
cultural ministries in New York City.
  Dr. Bailey was ordained in 1987 by the late Bishop Gerald Julius 
Kaufman, founder of Love Gospel Assembly, who also mentored Dr. Bailey 
in full-time ministry for eight years. Dr. Bailey's life and work as he 
labored beside Dr. Kaufman have built on the foundation of ministry to 
and for the poor and inner cities that was clearly articulated and 
demonstrated by Dr. Kaufman and continued the important work of Love 
Gospel Assembly.
  Dr. Bailey has a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies, a Master of 
Arts in Theology from Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Doctor of 
Ministry (D. Min) from United Theological Seminary in conjunction with 
Robert Schuller's School for Preaching (Fuqua School of Communication).
  Dr. Bailey sits on the Board of Directors for The Urban Youth 
Alliance Inc., the Steering Committee for the Bronx National Day of 
Prayer, and the Board of Directors for the Concerts of Prayer, Greater 
New York.
  Dr. Ronald L. Bailey has been married for 35 years to Dorothy Bailey 
and they have three children, Ron, Jr., Rachel, and Danielle and one 
grandchild, Anaiah.
  Among other things, Dr. Bailey serves meals to over 700 people 
weekly, conducts a food pantry and provides clothing to the needy.
  As it is written in Hebrews 6:10, ``for God is not unjust; he will 
not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped 
his people and continue to help them,'' the community recognizes him 
and honors him with this consecration.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to and 
in congratulating the Reverend Dr. Ronald L. Bailey, D. Min. on his 
consecration as Bishop of Love Gospel Assembly.

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