[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES THE CONTRIBUTION OF 
  REVEREND WILLIE MAE NANTON, PASTOR OF THE CADWALADER-ASBURY UNITED 
                            METHODIST CHURCH

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2004

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the eve of her retirement to 
recognize Reverend Willie Mae Nanton for her role as a pastor and 
community activist.
  As Pastor of Cadwalader-Asbury United Methodist Church for the past 7 
years, she has inspired and touched the lives of many. She is the first 
female pastor of the church in its 100-year history as well as the 
first female President of the Concerned Pastors and Ministers of 
Trenton and Vicinity. She has been an instrumental part of these 
organizations not only as a leader but also as a friend.
  Rev. Nanton also has been involved with other organizations in her 
community, serving as a Board member of the Economic Development 
Corporation, a Board member of Black United Methodist for Church 
Renewal, a past president of the Northwest District Board of Ordained 
Ministry, a Board member of Ecclesia Ecumenical Ministry, a past Board 
member of Big Brothers & Sisters, and a Board member of Leadership 
Trenton. Through these organizations, she has positively contributed to 
the Trenton community's development and the spiritual growth of its 
members.
  Over the years, Rev. Nanton has improved the quality of life of 
individuals in her community by being involved in Leadership Training 
Workshops, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Community Organization 
Development Planning and Management, Group Counseling, Interfaith Care 
Givers, and Meals on Wheels of Trenton. New Jersey is fortunate to have 
such a dedicated servant, and she deserves the utmost praise and 
recognition.
  She has earned our heartfelt appreciation for a noble career of 
public and private service, and I urge all of my colleagues to join me 
today in recognizing her achievements.

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