[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 77 (Thursday, May 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               CONGRATULATING PASTOR ARTHUR JACKSON, III

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2010

  Mr. MEEK OF Florida. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and 
extend my congratulations to Pastor Arthur Jackson, Ill on his 19th 
anniversary of pastoral ministry in service to Antioch Missionary 
Baptist Church of Carol City, Florida.
  A native of South Florida, Pastor Jackson was born to Reverend and 
Mrs. Arthur Jackson, Jr. on May 5, 1964. Pastor Jackson was licensed as 
a Minister on October 9, 1988, at the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
church in Miami, Florida where he served as an Associate Minister under 
the leadership of his father, Rev. Arthur Jackson, Jr.
  Pastor Jackson became Senior Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist 
Church of Carol City on March 8, 1991. Under his leadership, the Church 
has grown from the ``Faithful Fifty'' members to a blossoming ministry 
of over 7,000 that continues to grow at record pace.
  To accommodate the tremendous membership growth, several phases of 
building expansions have been realized under the direction of Pastor 
Jackson. Phase One, a 17,500 square foot Worship Center, has already 
been completed. Another building project is in the planning and design 
stages and should be completed within the next three years. This 
project will add an additionally 126,000 square feet to the Worship 
Compound. The Church has 75 established ministries.
  Often sought over much of the United States as an evangelist, speaker 
and lecturer, Pastor Jackson often travels to spread ``Good News of the 
Gospel.'' His radio broadcast can be heard weekly on WMBM-AM 1490 in 
Miami, Florida. He is married to Jacquaneise Jackson. They are blessed 
with one daughter, Jaden.
  Madam Speaker and my colleagues, I ask that you join me in honoring 
Pastor Arthur Jackson, III, a humble servant of God, a true beacon of 
hope and a guiding light in the 17th Congressional District of Florida.

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