[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE DEDICATION OF REVEREND EDWARD L. HAYES

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
contributions of the Reverend Edward L. Hayes.
  Reverend Hayes, who was born in 1948, is a long-time Texan. He 
attended school in the San Antonio area and later became a graduate of 
the Guadalupe Seminary. In 1982 Reverend Hayes was ordained to the 
ministry at Shiloh. He served as Pastor at St. Frederick Baptist Church 
for nine years before moving to St. Stephen Baptist Church in October 
of 1994.
  A dedicated and passionate member of our local community, Reverend 
Hayes has worked tirelessly as the MLK Commission Chairman for San 
Antonio and has been instrumental in the Meals on Wheels for Christian 
Senior Services program. His dedicated community service has helped 
those who need it the most.
  It is important to recognize the good work of spiritual leaders in 
our community. The service and leadership of people like Reverend Hayes 
is important, especially for the elderly or less fortunate among us. 
Reverend Hayes spends his days providing not only community guidance, 
but also leading by his good example.
  Reverend Edward Hayes and his wife Rice have three children and one 
grandchild. Rice Hayes is a local teacher at the Judson School 
District.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of Reverend Edward L. Hayes.

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