[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMEMORATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF BISHOP S.C. MADISON

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                          HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifetime 
achievements and contributions of Bishop S.C. Madison and his wife Mrs. 
Deloris Madison to the United House of Prayer for All People, Augusta, 
Georgia, and to our country as a whole.
  Their efforts show their dedication to bettering their fellow man 
both spiritually and naturally.
  Since Bishop Madison became the leader and spiritual advisor of the 
United House of Prayer for All People in 1991, he embarked on a 
nationwide building program that included the building and dedication 
of over 130 houses of worship throughout the United States.
  Included in that number were four built or completely refurbished in 
the Greater Augusta Area.
  In these sanctuaries, he promotes wholesome values and a decent way 
of life.
  His tenure in the ministry has exceeded fifty-five years, and he has 
no intentions of stopping! His soul-stirring messages are memorable, 
and they serve as a constant inspiration to his congregations that if 
you do the right thing, ``Life can be beautiful.''
  Not only has Bishop Madison endeavored to better the spiritual body 
of his congregations, but he has also made other thoughtful 
contributions to the communities where his congregations reside.
  Augusta, Georgia has been fortunate to benefit from his commitment to 
the community.
  Continuing the House of Prayer's commitment to affordable housing, 
Bishop Madison has maintained housing for Augusta residents--The 
McCollough Townhouse Square Apartments--that were built with no 
government subsidies.
  He has also acquired houses, apartments, and vacant lots in the city 
of Augusta. After remodeling, refurbishing, or demolishing and 
rebuilding them, he has made these properties available to the 
community once again.
  Countless families are able to realize the goal of residing in new 
homes because of his tireless efforts with no help from the government.
  Bishop Madison has also made contributions to the Greater Augusta 
Business Community with the building and renting of the S. C. Madison 
Building in Downtown Augusta.
  Amazingly, his contributions are not just felt in the city of 
Augusta, but he exhibits that same entrepreneurial spirit in many other 
cities throughout the United States.
  Mrs. Madison, a native of Augusta, Georgia, has mirrored her 
husband's commitment. She was the catalyst of the ``First Lady's 
Scholastic Achievement Awards,'' which not only seeks to inspire 
children to achieve the honor roll status in their local schools but 
also promotes the fine values of being an upstanding citizen.
  This program began in 1995, has grown every year, and is now 
celebrating its tenth anniversary.
  Thousands of young minds have been challenged, cultivated, and 
motivated because she is willing to dare them to reach higher heights 
in the classroom.
  She constantly encourages chilren to strive to complete secondary 
education to make sound economic contributions to our country as well 
as live the life of a dutiful citizen.
  Bishop and Mrs. Madison both have been honored nationwide for their 
strong commitments not only to the congregations of the United House of 
Prayer for All People, but also to the city of Augusta.
  The contributions they have made to this community are far reaching.
  The efforts of Bishop and Mrs. Madison have improved the quality of 
life of so many, and the people of the Ninth Congressional District of 
Georgia stand in sincere appreciation for their diligence, dedication, 
and far-reaching contributions over the years.




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