[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE REVEREND DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, SR.

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2005

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and honor Reverend Dr. 
Calvin E. Owens, Sr. as he marks his 29th Pastoral Anniversary. But 29 
years is only one milestone in a life dedicated to the community, to 
others, and to God.
  After 38 years as a preacher and a lifetime as a teacher, Reverend 
Dr. Calvin Owens has inspired and lifted so many to recognize the 
potential that God has invested in each one of us.
  Reverend Owens's career has seen him travel through so many 
institutions, and like the Good Samaritan, leave his mark every step of 
the way.
  His pastoral journey began at Unity of Tabernacle Baptist Church in 
Mt. Vernon and, in 1968 after being ordained as a minister of the 
Gospel, he went to First Corinthian Baptist Church. It was there he 
served for six years as Director of Youth Development before moving on 
to the New Community Baptist Church of New York City as Pastor.
  He served there honorably before being called to serve the Lord as 
Pastor of the Community Protestant Church in 1976, the place he still 
calls home.
  But he has inspired and educated not only from the pulpit, but out in 
the community spreading the word of forgiveness, mercy, love and 
tolerance as part of the New York City Police Department's Police 
Clergy Liaison Committee; as the Second Vice President of the Riverbay 
Board of Directors of Co-op City; Treasurer of the Baptist Ministers 
Conference of Greater New York; and for eight years now as a member of 
Community Board #10. He is always serving his flock.
  The good works of Reverend Dr. Owens have not gone unnoticed. A 
certificate of Award for Faithful Service from the New York Baptist 
Educational Center; the New York Baptist Educational Center Certificate 
of Appreciation for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the 
Department of Pastoral Care; the Bronx Ministers Evening Conference 
Scholarship Award; the Harlem Hospital Center Certificate of 
Appreciation for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the 
Department of Pastoral Care; as well as numerous other awards for 
Christian leadership and service.
  But the awards most important to highlight are the one's provided by 
God--his three sons and three daughters. They are a living tribute to 
you, Reverend.
  Therefore, on behalf of United States House of Representatives, I am 
honored to acknowledge and honor the life and contributions of Reverend 
Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Sr. as he celebrates his 29th Pastoral 
Anniversary.

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