[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 140 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2424]
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                      WELCOMING REV. MARTHA TAYLOR

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2009

  Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that 
I rise to welcome our guest chaplain here this morning, the Reverend 
Dr. Martha Taylor. Dr. Taylor has dedicated nearly 4 decades of her 
life to public service, and it is my distinct honor to welcome her here 
today.
  Dr. Taylor serves as the Pastor of Elmhurst Presbyterian Church in 
Oakland, California, and as an adjunct professor at the San Francisco 
Theological Seminary.
  She is also the principal owner of Ministry Christian Training--an 
education ministry that focuses on church leadership, biblical studies, 
and inspirational workshops. In this role, she has facilitated 
leadership trainings for numerous churches across the Bay Area and the 
country.
  Throughout her long and varied years of service, Dr. Taylor has 
focused much of her attention on issues of social justice. She has 
become a staple in our home community, and remains active in numerous 
community organizations. For her work, she was named Christian Woman of 
the Year in 2006 by then-Sacramento Mayor, Heather Fargo, and the 
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
  Dr. Taylor's commitment to service stems from her deep reservoir of 
faith, and from her dedication to use her faith as an active vehicle 
for social change.
  It is again my great pleasure and honor to welcome my friend, the 
Reverend Dr. Martha Taylor.

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