[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 97 (Thursday, June 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE REVEREND ROBERT JEFFERSON ON FATHER'S DAY

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2008

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, this Father's Day, I would like 
to honor a man who exemplifies what it means to be an excellent 
father--a man who is a community leader, an upstanding and moral man, 
and a positive role model for our youth. The Reverend Robert Jefferson 
has done great things, and I am proud to express my congratulations to 
him for all he has done for our community.
  Reverend Jefferson has long devoted himself to improving our 
community, especially for our young people. Along with serving as the 
pastor of the Cullen Missionary Baptist Church, which I attend, he is 
the Founder/President of the Ministry Advisory Council, Special 
Projects Director to the Houston Ministers Against Crime, and the 
Founder/President of A Brand New City. He has played a critical role in 
creating the Teen Court, a program to be implemented with the Houston 
Independent School District that would allow students to be punished 
for infractions without developing a criminal record. I have personally 
observed Reverend Jefferson's work with children and other at-risk 
individuals and I can testify that he is an exemplary leader for our 
young people.
  Reverend Jefferson has long been a valued member of community, and 
rightly so. On this occasion of Father's Day, I would like to recognize 
Reverend Jefferson for all of his accomplishments and urge people 
across America to look to leaders such as Reverend Jefferson as role 
models for their work in inspiring and engaging our youth to live 
productive, positive lives.

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