[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 66 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. NANCY E. BOYDA

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 2008

  Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise to commend Mount Carmel 
Missionary Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas on its one-hundredth 
anniversary.
  Mount Carmel is a fixture in the city of Topeka. It has thrived 
within the Capital City of Kansas throughout many adversities, both 
national and local. The past 100 years has offered our Midwestern State 
many challenges. The Great Depression, two World Wars and a Dustbowl to 
name a few. We have needed a place of refuge when things seemed their 
worst. Whatever the cause for prayer happened to be, Mount Carmel's 
doors have always been open to Kansans in need. They have been a 
provider of faith, hope and comfort . . . three products which come 
free and can never be overproduced.
  I would be remiss to not mention the happiness born within this 
church as well. Babies have been baptized in recognition of life's 
beginnings. Countless weddings and social gatherings have taken place 
within its walls. Friends and loved ones have gathered around to say 
`goodbye.'
  It has been a meeting point for good community members. It has been a 
rallying point for those who make up the backbone of our Kansas 
communities.
  I offer my sincerest congratulations to Mount Carmel Missionary 
Baptist Church and I truly hope they are there to serve the good people 
of Kansas for another hundred years.

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