[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REVEREND PAUL E. LUCKETT

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Reverend Paul E. Luckett. Reverend Luckett proudly serves as Elder in 
the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. Currently, 
he serves as pastor of Saint Paul United Methodist Church and Blessed 
Trinity United Methodist Church. His divinely anointed duties encompass 
serving as Chairperson of the West Jackson Vicksburg District Board of 
Ordained Ministry, member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, 
member of the Bishop and Superintendent Advisory Committee, and 
supporting Elder of the Ethnic Ministry Church Committee.
  Reverend Luckett received his formal education from Jackson State 
University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. 
He later obtained his Master's of Divinity degree in Pastoral Care and 
Christian Education from the Interdenominational Theological Center in 
Atlanta, Georgia. With a sound educational background and a spirit rich 
with love for helping others, Reverend Luckett has devoted his life to 
uplifting those less fortune in his community. He is a strong advocate 
and member of the Clinton Branch of Habitat for Humanity, works 
adamantly with Campus Ministry (organization designed to assist 
students with financial aid and Christian guidance), and helps to 
enrich the lives of the elderly and underprivileged through his 
volunteer work at the Clinton Christian Community Cooperation.

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