[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO DR. KEVIN BOND

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and honor to 
the work and achievements of Reverend Dr. Kevin Bond. Beginning at age 
11, Dr. Bond began to gravitate toward the church. He studied the bible 
under Bishop Carl E. Williams, Sr. for whom he became an Associate 
Minister after orating his first sermon at the age of 18.
  Dr. Bond enhanced his biblical knowledge by receiving a collegiate 
education. He earned High Honors at the Community Bible and Tabernacle 
Bible Institute and the New York School of the Bible. He also received 
a Masters of Divinity from the New York Theological Seminary and a 
Doctorate of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, 
OH.
  Dr. Bond is one of 12 delegates to join a significant work with the 
UJA Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council 
of New York for their Community Leaders' Mission in 2004.
  Dr. Bond always felt a need to help others in his community. His 
unfettered desire to do so was demonstrated when he established his own 
pastorship of the Citadel of Praise and Worship Church. He founded the 
Citadel's first bible study class in order to help enlighten fellow 
members of his community by teaching them the stories of the bible. On 
January 5, 1997, the Citadel held its first Sunday morning worship 
service in Brooklyn, NY, with 35 people attendance at Dr. Bond's first-
ever service.
  His efforts to help others did not stop at the Citadel. Dr. Bond 
preached as he traveled across the country, with a focus on helping 
those in urban communities. To this day, Dr. Bond continues to assist 
those living in an urban setting with early child care learning 
programs, youth mentoring, and food and counseling programs for the 
homeless. Dr. Bond also educates young people in the secular realm, by 
serving as an educator with the New York State Board of Education to 
the academic and social development of the urban community.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Dr. Kevin Bond's selfless 
education and community betterment efforts that have improved the lives 
of countless individuals.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Dr. Kevin Bond.

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