[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE GOOD SAMARITAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Good Samaritan 
Christian Fellowship Church of Oakland, California for 50 years of 
ministry and invaluable service to the community.
  The Good Samaritan Christian Fellowship Church was founded in 1954 as 
the Good Samaritan Baptist Church by the late Dr. & Mrs. R.D. Garrison, 
Sr., who led the ministry for over 30 years. In 1982, Dr. Garrison, Sr. 
placed his son Apostle and Mrs. R.D. Garrison, Jr. at the head of the 
church, and the ministry was subsequently established as the Good 
Samaritan Christian Fellowship Church.
  Since that time, the Good Samaritan Christian Fellowship Church has 
played an active role in initiating and expanding a wide range of 
charitable and community building activities. In addition to 
ministering and counseling countless members of the community, the 
church has played a vital role in local youth mentoring and 
development. The church is responsible not only for organizing local 
Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs, but also for the creation of 
initiatives such as the After School Tutoring Program, which focuses on 
reading, writing, and math for children of all ages. Furthermore, the 
church has made extensive efforts in the areas of emergency meals and 
housing by working to provide food for the homeless, as well as shelter 
for countless families in distress.
  From August 8th-15th, 2004, the Good Samaritan Christian Fellowship 
Church will be celebrating its 50-year anniversary in Oakland, 
California. I would like to mark this occasion by commending the church 
for the exceptional service it has provided to the community, not only 
in its capacity as an institution of faith and worship, but also as a 
leader in working to provide invaluable social and charitable services 
to the people of Oakland. By remaining committed to the areas of 
leadership and service throughout its fifty years of ministry, the Good 
Samaritan Christian Fellowship Church has contributed enormously not 
only to the Oakland community, but also to our shared goal of world 
peace.

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