[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E549]
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  HONORING REVEREND THOMAS LOGAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-FIFTH 
                                BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHAKA FATTAH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2007

  Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call the attention of the 
House to a great Philadelphian on the occasion of his 95th birthday, 
March 19, 2007. The Reverend Canon Thomas Wilson Stearly Logan, Sr., a 
1935 Lincoln University graduate, is Rector Emeritus of the Calvary 
Church in North Philadelphia. In 1938, Father Logan began his now 60-
year tenure of service to the diocese of Pennsylvania with his 
ordination as a deacon. One year later, he was ordained a priest at St. 
Peter's Church in Philadelphia. During his long and distinguished 
career, Father Logan served in numerous parishes including: St. Philips 
Church in New York City, St. Augustine's Chapel in Yonkers, St. Michael 
and All Angels and the Calvary Church both located in Philadelphia.
  Father Logan's service to the children of God has extended beyond the 
church walls. He has been a member of numerous religious, fraternal, 
social and civic organizations including the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 
the Restitution Fund Commission, the homeless fund, the Philadelphia 
Police Department, the National Conference of Black Episcopalians and 
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As a delegate to the Anglican 
Conference in Cape Town, Father Logan brought his spirit, energy and 
steadfast commitment to social justice across the Atlantic ocean.
  Father Logan is committed not only to his church but also to his 
lovely wife, Mrs. Hermione Hill Logan who on March 16 will achieve the 
modest age of 96. Father and Mrs. Logan have been happily married since 
1938. It is my great pleasure to offer congratulations to Father Logan 
on his birthday. I wish him years of health and happiness and 
appreciate his decades of service.

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