[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 110 (Thursday, July 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF PASTOR MARY ALLEN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Pastor Mary 
Allen for her devotion and work with her church and within her 
community.
  Pastor Mary Allen is a loving wife and proud mother of two beautiful 
children, Minister Monica Allen and Minister Clinton Allen. She has 
been married to Bishop Clenso Allen for 45 years and they celebrated 
their wedding anniversary on May 3, 2011.
  Prior to her extensive involvement with her church, Pastor Mary Allen 
was an employee at Chase Manhattan Bank for 17 years. She eventually 
left the business world to pursue a calling in prayer and 
righteousness. Pastor Mary Allen has taken up leadership roles as the 
head of the Daughters of Naomi Women Empowerment Fellowship in her 
church and as the Director of the Calvary Outreach Ministry. Pastor 
Mary Allen uses all at her disposal to engage the needy and spread her 
ministry to them.
  In 1995 Pastor Mary Allen attained a higher level of ministry as she 
was ordained as an Elder. She pursued this higher level of ministry 
after God called her to proclaim His word and spread her faith among 
her peers. She is presently serving as co-Pastor under the leadership 
of her husband Bishop Clenso Allen.
  Pastor Mary Allen has acquired several accolades over the years 
because of her work with the church. On June 15, 2008 she received her 
Doctor of Divinity Degree from International Christian University in 
Chesapeake Virginia. In March 2010 she was named by District Attorney 
Charles Haynes along with 30 other women as Outstanding Women in 
Brooklyn, New York.
  Pastor Mary Allen continues to spread the word of the Lord and works 
fervently within her community to help the needy. Her favorite 
Scripture can be found in the book of Philippians 4:13, ``I can do all 
things through Christ that strengthens me''.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
and accomplishments of Pastor Mary Allen.

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