[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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         HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF REVEREND HOWARD ANDERSON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many contributions 
that Reverend Howard Anderson has made to his community.
  Howard Anderson is a native of New York City. He first came to Texas 
to attend the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, 
from which he received his Masters in Divinity.
  Reverend Anderson was ordained in 1980 under the authority and order 
of St. Paul Baptist Church in San Antonio. He served under the 
leadership of Live Oak Baptist Church in New Braunfels, and began his 
interim tenure at Coliseum Park Baptist Church in San Antonio in 
October 1995.
  Mr. Anderson has also had a distinguished career in military service. 
He served for 15 years, winning the Military Excellence Award from the 
U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy and rising to the highest possible 
enlisted rank: Chief Master Sergeant.
  Finally, Reverend Anderson has been a tireless volunteer and 
community activist. He is an active Mason, a life member of Kappa Alpha 
Psi Fraternity, and a Golden Heritage Life Member of the NAACP. He 
serves as President of the Ministers Conference of the American Baptist 
Convention of Texas, and is an adjunct faculty member at the United 
Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker, Reverend Howard Anderson has proven himself to be an 
outstanding leader, a committed community activist, and an exceptional 
spiritual resource for the San Antonio community. He has truly 
distinguished himself, and I am proud to have the opportunity to thank 
him.

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