[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO DEACON VICTOR M. BOWES

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Deacon Victor M. Bowes. I congratulate Deacon Bowes on the occasion of 
his 100th birthday and thank him for his long history of service to his 
community.
  Born March 10, 1910, Deacon Bowes was born and raised in North 
Carolina. He moved to Chester, Pennsylvania in 1942 to work as a welder 
building ships for the defense of his country. He joined the Bethany 
Baptist Church in Chester three years later, beginning his more than 
60-year relationship with the Church.
  After being ordained a deacon, Deacon Bowes was appointed Chairman of 
the Board of Deacons on March 7, 1957. He served in this capacity for 
over 42 years, overseeing incredible progress and developments within 
his church. In recognition of his service, he was honored in 1999 with 
the title of Chairman Emeritus for the Board of Deacons.
  Throughout his tenure at Bethany Baptist Church, Deacon Bowes has 
worked tirelessly to better his community. He served as church school 
treasurer for 30 years, taught Sunday School classes, and was a regular 
teacher of Wednesday Night Bible Study for many years. Deacon Bowes was 
Chairman of the Building Committee Ministry that oversaw the 
construction of a new church building.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Deacon Bowes on the occasion of his 100th 
birthday, and thank the Deacon for his long history of work and 
involvement in his community.

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