[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING BROTHER W.L. BAKER AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2008

  Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Brother W.L. Baker, 
a fine citizen and leader in Wilson County, Tennessee, on the occasion 
of his 100th birthday, August 3, 2008.
  Brother Baker has served God as a Baptist minister for more than 80 
years, preaching to all in earshot and ministering to all in need. In 
recent years, in his so-called retirement, Brother Baker has actively 
served several congregations across Wilson County. Even today, he is an 
associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church and has been honored as the 
oldest living graduate of Cumberland University.
  Madam Speaker, it gives me great pride to represent someone as 
selfless, as dedicated to God and fellow man, and as full of life as 
Brother W.L. Baker. In his actions, he serves as a role model for 
Americans everywhere and for all of us in the 110th Congress. We are a 
better people because of his 100 years among us. I ask you to join me 
in wishing him heartfelt congratulations on his birthday; may he have 
many more years of peace, gratitude and prosperity.

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