[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E25-E26]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO REVEREND CHARLES ALLEN

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, Reverend Charles L. Allen. Sr., Pastor of 
the Greater Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, is retiring after 
thirty-two years of dedicated service. I am pleased to join his 
parishioners in thanking Reverend Allen for his devoted service to his 
church and community.
  Reverend Allen has served in many capacities throughout his years in 
the ministry. Among the many positions Reverend Allen has held are 
President of the Puritan District Congress of Texas and advisor to the 
City Wide Ushers Association. Reverend Allen also taught Moody Bible 
College courses to his parishioners and other interested members of the 
community. Reverend Allen served in the United States Army from 1952 
until 1954.
  Under Reverend Allen's leadership, Greater Mount Nebo experienced a 
tremendous increase in membership. Reverend Allen helped ensure Greater 
Mount Nebo had sufficient resources to construct a new edifice and 
retire the church's mortgage. Reverend Allen also helped his 
congregation, and the entire community, by organizing a variety of 
education courses.
  Reverend Allen's parishioners benefited not just from his teachings, 
but from his personal example. Reverend Allen treats everyone who 
crosses his path with integrity and compassion. The vitality and warmth 
exhibited by this spiritual and dedicated leader has earned him the 
respect and admiration of those individuals who have been privileged to 
know and work with him.
  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join the congregation 
of Greater Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in

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thanking Reverend Charles L. Allen, Sr., for all he has done to better 
the lives of his parishioners.

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