[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PASTOR ANDREW WILSON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
contributions of Pastor Andrew Wilson of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
Church.
  A native Texan, Andrew Wilson grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He 
graduated from Guadalupe Theological Seminary in 1984 and later was 
named recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Theology from the Guadalupe 
District Association College.
  Reverend Andrew Wilson has served as Pastor of the Shiloh Missionary 
Baptist Church for over twelve years. Under his active and passionate 
guidance, the Shiloh ``Missionary Baptist Church has taken on numerous 
important community projects.
  He serves as an active member of the Baptist Ministers Union, the 
Community Churches for Social Action, and as Spiritual Advisor to the 
San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Gospel Announcers Guild/Gospel Music 
Workshop of America. He also participates in the Nolan Street Bridge 
Program, which helps to feed the homeless in our community.
  Pastor Wilson is the husband of Yevette Wilson, and father of 
Andrenette and the Reverend Leonard Wilson.
  Mr. Speaker, Pastor Andrew Wilson is a source of tremendous strength 
for his community, and his commitment to serving his fellow man serves 
as a powerful example. I am proud to have the chance to honor him here 
today.

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