[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF REVEREND DR. ROLAND HAYES CROWDER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Reverend Dr. Roland Hayes Crowder on the occasion of his 45th 
anniversary as pastor of the Second Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 
in Cleveland, Ohio and his 60th anniversary of ministering to those in 
need.
  Reverend Crowder was educated in the Jefferson County Schools in 
Birmingham, Alabama. He was raised with the values of faith, family, 
hard work and service to community. He graduated from Malone College 
and Ashland Theological Seminary, where he earned a doctoral degree in 
theology.
  After college, Reverend Crowder accepted the call to ministry, and on 
November 8th, 1950, he preached his first sermon at East Mount Zion 
Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1965, Reverend Crowder accepted 
the position of pastor of the Second Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. 
His leadership led to an increase in church membership, the creation of 
new outreach programs and the construction of a multi-purpose church 
facility.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of the 
Reverend Dr. Roland Hayes Crowder, whose 60-year ministry and 45 years 
as a pastor reflect missions of healing, hope and faith. Reverend 
Crowder's compassionate service and dedicated leadership continues to 
bring light and strength to countless individuals and families.

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