[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 129 (Thursday, September 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               HONORING REVEREND CANON CHARLES POINDEXTER

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of Reverend Canon Charles Poindexter. I would like to 
congratulate Rev. Poindexter on his recent installation as Rector 
Emeritus of Saint Luke's Church in Germantown, PA.
  Reverend Poindexter has spent his entire career dedicated to his 
community as a clergyman, educator, and civil rights advocate. In 1968, 
Rev. Charles, then Rector of St. Barnabas Church, merged his black 
congregation with the local white congregation to form a newly 
integrated church to serve as a beacon for the community. This was an 
expression of Rev. Charles' heartfelt belief that when ``Christians 
decide to unite, race becomes secondary.''
  Rev. Poindexter was also committed to the education of the next 
generation. In 1969 he founded St. Barnabas School to help provide 
quality education to those who needed it. As Headmaster he promoted the 
values of education, stewardship, and positive citizenship.
  Madam Speaker, as Saint Luke's prepares to celebrate its 200th 
anniversary I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join 
me in congratulating Canon Rev. Poindexter on his new position as 
Rector Emeritus and thank him for his long service to his community.

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