[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 62 (Thursday, May 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE REVEREND MICHAEL H. HARRISON, SR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of The 
Reverend Michael H. Harrison, Sr., for his decade of inimitable service 
to the Youngstown community.
  After serving the United Baptist Church in Akron for 10 years, Pastor 
Harrison was called to lead the 125-member congregation of the Union 
Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1995. In just four years, the 
Pastor built the congregation to more than 650 people from our 
community. Today, thanks to his work, a new sanctuary of the Union 
Baptist Church can seat over 800 worshippers.
  In addition to his tireless commitment to his church and 
congregation, Pastor Harrison has shared his leadership with countless 
other civic and religious organizations. He is Chair of the African-
American Leadership Commission and is also the 1st Vice President of 
the Ohio Baptist State Convention. The Pastor previously served as 
President of the Baptist Pastor's Council of Youngstown and vicinity. 
In 2004, he was honored as ``One of the World's Most Beloved Pastors'' 
by Gospel Today Magazine.
  I commend The Reverend Michael H. Harrison, Sr., for his selfless 
dedication to our community.

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