[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 125 (Tuesday, September 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRIST CHURCH

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2009

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Christ Church, of Nashville, Tennessee, which will be 
celebrating its 60th anniversary on Sunday, September 13.
  From humble beginnings in 1950, Pastor L.H. Hardwick has led, 
nurtured, and grown this fine congregation into one of Nashville's 
leading churches. With over 3500 members, Christ Church impacts the 
entire Middle Tennessee region through its wide array of community 
involvement. One small example is the church's activity center, which 
includes fitness facilities and an indoor playground. Rather than 
restricting access to the church's members, the activity center is open 
to both friends and neighbors to utilize.
  I am awed by the personal commitment Pastor Hardwick has demonstrated 
through his service to Christ Church. When one considers the many 
changes that have occurred in our country over the past sixty years, 
Pastor Hardwick's continuous service is real inspiration.
  Please join me in honoring 60 years of Christ Church's past, and 
celebrating the next 60 years of Christ Church's future.

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