[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E284-E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SIDNEY FORD

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Black History 
Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from throughout 
Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have a major impact on their 
community. Today, I rise to recognize Sidney Ford--who hails from Rome, 
Georgia--for his work as the Senior Pastor of St. Luke's Ministries, 
located in Cedartown, Georgia. Pastor Ford is a great asset not only to 
St. Luke's but also to the greater community where he is a mentor and a 
person who embodies the sentiment of ``giving back.''

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  Recently, Pastor Ford led efforts to improve the community by 
cleaning up Turner Street Park and turning it into a family friendly 
zone. Today, the park is a place where friends and neighbors can gather 
in peace. His dedication not only to his congregation but also to his 
community is one that deserves recognition and should be emulated.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in thanking Pastor Sidney Ford 
for his service and his commitment to the betterment of his community.

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