[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E991-E992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING GREATER MOUNT ZION CHURCH

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on June 12, 2010 the Greater Mount Zion 
Church in Brazoria, Texas will observe the Grand Opening and Church 
Dedication of their new worship facility. Greater Mount Zion Church is 
one of the fastest growing churches in Southern Brazoria County, having 
quadrupled their active membership and attendance since 2005. Greater 
Mount Zion services Southern Brazoria County with over 40 ministries, 
including several ministries aimed at serving children, teenagers, and 
young adults.

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  In 2005, in order to better serve the people of Brazoria County, the 
Greater Mount Zion (GMZ) Education and Development Center was created. 
The GMZ Education and Development Center has implemented a number of 
programs focusing on areas such as academics, employment, financial 
management, family stability, and civic involvement.
  Greater Mount Zion's newly finished facility will facilitate in 
continuing partnerships, as well as creating opportunities for new 
partnerships, with other churches, faith-based groups, schools, 
community organizations and businesses, thus allowing Greater Mount 
Zion and GMZ Education and Development Center to better serve their 
community. While Greater Mount Zion's prior facility consisted of a 
sanctuary that seated 130 individuals, three classrooms, and a multi-
purpose building with a half-gym, the new campus includes a sanctuary 
which seats approximately 500 individuals, 10 classrooms, and a multi-
purpose building with a full gym. The new campus will allow more 
individuals and organizations to use the facility for academic and 
other programs that help the residents of Brazoria find employment, 
achieve financial success, and attain their other personal and 
professional goals.
  Madam Speaker, I once again congratulate the staff and congregation 
of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church on the opening of their new 
facility and I thank them for all they have done for the people of 
Brazoria County.

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