[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 101 (Wednesday, June 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1253-E1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and offer 
congratulations to Macedonia Baptist Church of Norristown, Pennsylvania 
for celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. They will be 
acknowledging this great milestone on June 21, 2008 at a banquet 
luncheon to be held at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The 
Macedonia Baptist Church has an uplifting tradition of volunteerism and 
service to the community and represents a beacon of strength in the 
Norristown community.
   Since its establishment in 1923, Macedonia Baptist Church has 
constantly kept its vision and goals centered in the principles of the 
Gospel and service to the community. Macedonia has been a fixture in 
the Norristown community and continues to grow and serve the community 
with each passing year.
   Macedonia Baptist Church is led by Pastor Byron L. Craig and 
continues to make a difference every day. Throughout the past 16 years, 
under the guidance and leadership of Pastor Craig, Macedonia Baptist 
Church has

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experienced both spiritual and personal growth and has maintained a 
constant presence for community residents. Pastor Craig has been 
involved with numerous service organizations and has been awarded 
countless honors for his leadership, notably serving as president of 
the Norristown Ministerium.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating the Macedonia Baptist Church on its 85th anniversary. 
May their continued care, compassion, and commitment to God and the 
community be an inspiration to us all.

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