[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLARKSVILLE ON 175 YEARS OF WORSHIP

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2006

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me today to take a 
moment and honor a community of people in Clarksville, Tennessee. The 
First Baptist Church in Clarksville is celebrating a remarkable 175 
years of worship and that's an achievement we ought to all applaud.
  With a history of faithful and dynamic leadership, the First Baptist 
congregation has blessed the community of Clarksville with their 
ministry and prayer. Pastor Roger Freeman continues this legacy of good 
works through faith as the current Senior Pastor of First Baptist.
  From an active Senior Adult Ministry to a tremendous Preschool 
Ministry, the church is making our community a better place every day. 
With strength and faith, the congregation reaches out to the community 
of Clarksville and offers many a beacon of hope and comfort.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Pastor 
Freeman and the congregation of First Baptist Church of Clarksville for 
their continued ministry and with them all the best for another 175 
years of dedication to the Lord.

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