[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E868-E869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. CHARLES DARLAND

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Dr. Charles Darland,

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an exemplary individual and friend from my Congressional District, on 
the occasion of his 20 year anniversary as pastor of the Immanuel 
Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, KY.
  Raised in West Palm Beach, FL, Dr. Darland first came to Kentucky in 
the mid 1970s to complete a Masters Degree of Divinity at the Southern 
Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. He later earned a Doctorate 
in Philosophy from the same institution. Dr. Darland's Christian 
mission first brought him to Grace Baptist Church in Independence, KY. 
In 1987, he was called to the Immanuel Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
  Dr. Darland's wife, Suzanne, continues to play an important role in 
his ministry, sharing his passion for the Lord and dedication to his 
congregation. The couple has also been blessed with three fine sons: 
Jesse, Daniel, and Joel.
  It is my great privilege to honor Dr. Charles Darland today before 
the entire House of Representatives for his dedicated service to the 
spiritual needs of members of the Baptist faith and the community at 
large. He is an outstanding citizen worthy of our collective honor and 
appreciation.

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