[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 86 (Monday, June 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1192-E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF AL JACKSON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 21, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, the Reverend Al Jackson, pastor 
of Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama, celebrates his 25th year 
in service to the congregation this year. On July 4, the congregation 
will hold a special celebration to commemorate this milestone, and 
honor a man who has given so much back to our community.
  Born on October 26, 1948 in Florala, Alabama, Samuel Alto Jackson, 
Jr. has lived a long and prolific life in the ministry. In 1971 he 
graduated from Samford University and went on to earn his Masters of 
Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his 
Doctorate of Divinity from the Fuller Theological Seminary in 1985.

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  Reverend Jackson has served many congregations during his lengthy 
career, including First Baptist Church in Florala; First Baptist Church 
in Selma; Carolina Baptist Church in Andalusia; Bethel Heights Baptist 
Church in Gatesville, Texas; and since 1979, Lakeview Baptist Church in 
Auburn as its Pastor.
  Reverend Jackson has also helped train ministerial students, and has 
served on the Board of Samford University. In addition, he has traveled 
around the world on mission trips, and is widely recognized in the 
Southern Baptist Convention for his teachings and his accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Rev. Al Jackson on this 
important day, and I thank the House for their attention in honoring a 
man who has lived his life as a shining example for us all.

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