[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2662]
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  HONORING PASTOR WILLARD L. SAUNDERS, JR. AND FIRST LADY DELICIA W. 
                                SAUNDERS

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 2009

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
Pastor Willard L. Saunders, Jr. and Delicia W. Saunders for their 15 
years of outstanding, dedicated service to the Created For So Much More 
Worship Center.
  Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Pastor Saunders earned his 
Bachelor of Arts degree from Frostburg State College and a Masters of 
Business Administration Degree from Loyola College in Education 
Administration. He went on to serve as a Vice Principal in the 
Baltimore City school system.
  In 1994, after the passing of his father, the late Willard L. 
Saunders, Sr., Saunders was appointed Pastor of Created For So Much 
More Worship Center. Pastor Saunders immediately began to implement the 
vision he so clearly saw for the Created For So Much More Worship 
Center. This included expanding the center to allow for over 2,000 
congregates, a chapel, and several conference rooms. Expanding the 
center allowed Pastor and First Lady Saunders to establish several 
community programs such as General Education Degree and computer 
training classes, which are offered free of charge to the community. 
Internationally, Pastor Saunders fathers numerous churches in Uganda 
and Kenya.
  First Lady Saunders works steadfastly with Women of Destiny, a moving 
force throughout the Created For So Much More Worship Center that 
encourages women to engage in community activism. Her leadership and 
devotion to this program is a remarkable example for other women. First 
Lady Saunders is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree 
and she is scheduled to graduate in May 2010.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor Pastor 
Willard L. Saunders, Jr. and First Lady Delicia W. Saunders for their 
unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people in their 
community. Pastor and First Lady Saunders have set a standard of 
excellence and deserve the utmost gratitude for their hard work and 
achievements.

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