[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 81 (Monday, June 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
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    TRIBUTE TO BISHOP RUSSELL SCOTT ON THE CELEBRATION OF HIS 100TH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to honor Bishop 
Russell Scott as he celebrates his 100th birthday at a party in his 
honor at the Galloping Hill Caterers on Saturday, July 3, 2004. To live 
a century is indeed a significant event; to accomplish so much during 
that time is truly outstanding.
  As a member of Glad Tidings Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, Bishop 
Scott established himself as an integral part of the church. He served 
as Superintendent of the Sunday School, a Deacon, Church Clerk and 
Treasurer. He went on to become Pastor and later, a Bishop. Since he 
was a mason by training, Bishop Scott supervised the building of the 
new church edifice which was completed and dedicated on March 20, 1960. 
Bishop Scott has since retired but still serves as overseer prelate.
  In addition to the contributions made to his church, Bishop Scott was 
active in the community and has received many certificates for his 
involvement. They include certificates from the Essex County Probation 
Department, the Cornell Center Chapel Service, the U.S. Department of 
Commerce, Senior Citizen Nutrition Site in Orange, NJ and a certificate 
as former Tour Host for Trinity Travel and Tours Abroad to Israel. 
Bishop Scott also served as President of the United Clergy of Vauxhall 
and Vicinity. He received his theological and divinity degrees from 
Miller University.
  Bishop Scott is indeed blessed to join a very exclusive club of 
centenarians. I am delighted to wish him well as he celebrates this 
occasion. I know that my colleagues join me in sending best wishes for 
continued health and happiness to Bishop Russell Scott on his 100th 
birthday.

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