[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 109 (Thursday, July 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF GOLD RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATING THEIR 175TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to the congregation of Gold 
Ridge Baptist Church, which celebrated its 175th anniversary this year.
  Gold Ridge Baptist church, originating as New Hope Baptist Church, 
was the first Baptist church organized in Randolph County, Alabama. The 
first church was located at Graham near the old Shiloh Cemetery. The 
church was moved because there was no bridge across the river, and when 
it rained people on the west side could not attend the church service.
  The celebration will be held on July 25, 2010 under their current 
pastor, T.J. Morgan.
  All of us across Randolph County and East Alabama are deeply proud of 
this congregation at this important milestone. We congratulate them on 
their 175th anniversary and wish them all the best in their next many 
years of ministry in their community.

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