[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1303]
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CONGRATULATING REVEREND KARL EASTLACK FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WESTERN 
                           NEW YORK COMMUNITY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in high praise of Reverend 
Karl Eastlack. Reverend Eastlack is the Senior Pastor of Eastern Hills 
Wesleyan Church in Williamsville, New York. Today, the Reverend 
graciously delivered the opening prayer invocation on the House of 
Representatives floor.
  Reverend Eastlack has played an important role as a promoter of 
spirituality and healthy living in the Western New York community. For 
nearly twenty years, the Reverend has worked tirelessly to expand and 
enrich Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church. He first began in 1987 with a 
congregation of nineteen and a small worship center. Today, thousands 
of devout parishioners gather in a modern, technologically advanced 
sanctuary campus for weekly worship.
  Under Reverend Eastlack's leadership, the Eastern Hills Wesleyan 
Church has become an epicenter of spiritual growth in my district. The 
Church features special programs for youth aimed at promoting religion 
and spirituality from an early age. Pre-school children attend Sunday 
morning care programs designed to teach them basic tenants of their 
faith. Middle and high school students enjoy summer youth camps that 
simultaneously entertain and educate. Plenty of quality programming 
serves adults as well. Parishioners attend workshops addressing a 
handful of topics, ranging from Biblical knowledge to personal 
financial management.
  Reverend Eastlack is perhaps most widely known for ``Today's 
Encouraging Word,'' a daily radio spot broadcast throughout Western New 
York on WBEN News Radio 930 AM. Monday through Friday, the Reverend 
uses his many years of experience as a leader and religious counselor 
to give listeners insight into life, relationships and God.
  Speaking on behalf of myself and those in my district, I would like 
to thank Reverend Eastlack for his selfless service to the Western New 
York community. We were all truly privileged this morning to be in the 
company of such a noble individual.

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