[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1322]
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               TRIBUTE TO BISHOP ABRAHAM I.J. SWANSON XII

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                          HON. STEVE DRIEHAUS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2010

  Mr. DRIEHAUS. Madam Speaker, last week Cincinnati lost an iconic 
figure in our religious community when Bishop Abraham I.J. Swanson XII 
left this world. More than 65 years ago, Bishop Swanson became the 
founding pastor at the BibleWay Church of God in Christ. Whether 
preaching to his congregation or to those listening to his forty years 
of broadcasts on 1480 WCIN, Pastor Swanson offered words of 
encouragement, hope, and faith to those struggling the most. His words 
inspired perseverance in the face of adversity, a reflection of his own 
faith and his commitment to our community. Those who knew him are 
profoundly grateful for his service, and in his absence we continue to 
draw strength from his words: ``Hold on to your hope, keep the faith, 
stand your ground until reinforcement comes; it will come in the 
morning.''

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