[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE HALL MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN 
             METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF VALLEY, ALABAMA

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask the 
attention of the House today to pay recognition to The Hall Memorial 
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of Valley, Alabama, which is 
celebrating their 82nd Anniversary on May 27, 2007.
  In 1866, the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church 
allowed African Americans to have their own congregations. Many years 
later, in 1925, Hall Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church was 
founded.
  In 1941 Hall Memorial CME was rebuilt after a devastating fire, and 
in 1969, was remodeled. With dedicated pastors and a committed 
congregation, the church has grown and prospered over the years. The 
pastor there now is Rev. Pierre K. Primm.
  I am pleased to recognize the members of The Hall Memorial Christian 
Methodist Episcopal Church of Valley, Alabama, today for reaching this 
important milestone in the history of Valley, and congratulate the 
church family on their 82nd Anniversary.

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