[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND RUSH GENEVA RICHBURG

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brooklyn 
resident, Rev. Rush Geneva Richburg. Reverend Richburg was born and 
raised in Summerton, SC, and is the 15th of 21 children. Her parents 
are the late Reverend Gussie Pearson and Mrs. Geneva Pearson.
  Reverend Richburg, a member of the New Canaan Baptist for 18 years, 
was called to be an evangelist in 1990 and ordained as a reverend in 
2004. She has served as president of the New Canaan's Christian Women's 
Fellowship; vice president of the Pastor's Aide Club Ministry; chaplain 
of the Sunday school department; and as a member of the block 
association.
  Reverend Richburg was married to Frank Richburg, Sr., for 32 years 
prior to his death. Of that union, four children were born: Frank, Jr., 
Jeremiah, Theresa, and Harry. She also has 14 grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I commend Rev. Rush Geneva Richburg for her 
contributions to her church and her community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this wonderful woman.

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