[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 15, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H6]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF REV. ROGER BAKER

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a faithful pastor who 
served a growing and vibrant church for 32 years. Rev. Roger Baker, who 
is retiring from ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in King, North 
Carolina, has given his life to ministry in the church and the 
surrounding community.
  When my friend Rev. Baker first began pastoring at Calvary Baptist 32 
years ago, it was a congregation of about 75. Today, the church has 
grown to nearly 900 under his astute leadership and pastoral care.
  During Rev. Baker's tenure, the church started a local Christian 
school, Calvary Christian School; and he also founded a seminary to 
educate the next generation of church leadership.
  As president of Calvary Baptist Bible College, Rev. Baker has helped 
to equip many for the role of pastoral teaching and care. He will 
continue to serve as a teaching professor at the seminary after his 
retirement.
  Men like Rev. Baker do not often come along. His faithful witness in 
the community and sterling Christian testimony have touched countless 
lives as he strives to spread the good news. This man is not only a 
great pastor; he is a faithful Christian.
  I congratulate Rev. Baker on his 32 years of service and wish him the 
very best in his kingdom work during retirement. The people of Calvary 
Baptist have been fortunate to call him their own.

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