[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1061]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LATE REVEREND DOCTOR RONALD FREEL

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the late Reverend 
Doctor Ronald Freel. Dr. Freel was a pillar of the community in 
Southern Nevada and a friend and inspiration to all who knew him.
  Dr. Freel was born in Detroit, Michigan in October, 1931 and served 
in the United States Army for 12 years. He received advanced degrees in 
education and ministry and, after leaving the army, became the 
principal of Gaylord St. Mary's School in Michigan. Subsequently he 
served as the Wolverine, MI, School Superintendent and as pastor of 
Topinabee Community Church. Dr. Freel also served as the health 
education coordinator for the Cheboygan, Otsego, and Presque Isle 
Intermediate School District in Indian River, MI.
  Dr. Freel moved to Henderson, Nevada 12 years ago and served as the 
senior pastor at Grace Community Church in Boulder City for the last 5 
years. There he was instrumental in the founding of Grace Christian 
Academy. Dr. Freel is survived by his wife Ellen Anne, 3 daughters and 
7 grandchildren. I urge the House to join me in remembering Ronald 
Freel for his service to the community and extending our condolences to 
his family.

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