[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DR. LASLEY FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE AT BUFFALO RIDGE BAPTIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Thursday May 1, 2008

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Dr. Lasley for his 45 years of service at Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. 
Tennessee has been called the ``Volunteer'' state by the great efforts 
of our citizens during The War of 1812. Since The War of 1812 people 
like Dr. Lasley continue to show pride, dedication and service through 
volunteer efforts.
  Dr. Lasley's wife Ellen, daughter Laurie, and sons Torrey and Calvin 
all embody the same giving and service oriented characteristics their 
father has bestowed upon them.
  Since Dr. Lasley began his tenure in 1963, he grew the church from an 
average of 135 people per Sunday to over 766 per Sunday today. This is 
a true accomplishment and highlights his devotion to Buffalo Ridge 
Baptist Church and the parishioners who call that church home. What's 
even more is that Dr. Lasley helped spur a new donations program that 
has grown to receive about 1.7 million in total offerings in the year 
of 2007.
  Dr. Lasley and Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church have continually shown 
their dedication to the community by leading its followers in five 
building construction programs. He has also emphasized missions and has 
even built a mission program that supports over 100 missionaries and 
mission agencies throughout the world.
  Dr. Lasley's strong commitment to God is evident in the numerous 
hours devoted to studying His Word, preaching it, and encouraging 
others to become involved. Dr. Lasley has been a strong advocate for 
faith and has encouraged his church to live the same way leading by 
example.
  Since Dr. Lasley took over Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church in 1963, he 
has been a true friend, asset, and noble man to Tennessee's First 
District. I ask that my colleagues join me today honoring Dr. Lasley 
for his great devotion, dedication, and service to Buffalo Ridge 
Baptist Church and Tennessee's First District.

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