[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO PASTOR TYRONE STEVENSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Pastor Tyrone 
Stevenson, a distinguished member of the Brooklyn, New York community. 
It behooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing his impressive accomplishments.
  Pastor Tyrone Stevenson is blessed by the unique privilege to serve 
the Lord in the community where he was born and raised. As his purpose 
in life manifests itself, he has the distinct honor to be the Senior 
Pastor of Hope Christian Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  Pastor Stevenson is fueled by his God-given mission to disciple those 
whom we touch that they may in turn disciple those they touch for 
generations to come. As such, his preaching and teaching is geared 
towards transforming his congregates into equipped disciples.
  Pastor Stevenson has been married to the love of his life, Terrie 
Lane Stevenson, and from their union, God has blessed them with two 
beautiful daughters, Emoni and Hannah.
  After graduating from Forest Hills High School, Pastor Stevenson 
enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged with honors after 
eight years of service. After which, he was a successful mortgage 
banker, writing millions of dollars in residential loans.
  In 1994, Pastor Stevenson and his wife joined the First Baptist 
Church of Glenarden, in Landover, Maryland, under the leadership of 
Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr. It was there, in 1995 that Pastor Stevenson 
yielded his life and responded to the call of ministry. As he grew in 
the Lord, Pastor Stevenson faithfully served his spiritual father, 
Pastor Jenkins, and witnessed the hand of God move in his life as the 
Lord propelled him forward in fulfilling His mandate. Pastor Stevenson 
has traveled tirelessly teaching and proclaiming the Word of God. On 
August 26, 2001, Pastor Stevenson answered the call of God to pastor. 
Shortly after that an opportunity arose for Pastor Stevenson to 
revitalize his home church in Brooklyn, New York.
  Pastor Stevenson is now celebrating another milestone in his working 
legacy of dedicated and faithful service to the Lord. Because he dares 
to believe in God, his life and lifestyle serves as an example to those 
he leads.
  Pastor Stevenson is a much sought after preacher. God uses him in a 
tremendous way to minister directly to the hurts, issues and challenges 
of people with whom he comes in contact. God's effectiveness is 
manifested through the response of the unsaved to the preached Word.
  Pastor Stevenson gives thanks to the Lord who has enabled him because 
God has counted him faithful by placing him in the ministry.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Pastor Tyrone Stevenson, as he offers his 
talents and services for the betterment of our local and national 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, Pastor Tyrone Stevenson's selfless service has 
continuously demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes 
him most worthy of our recognition today.

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