[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
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HONORING THE GROUNDBREAKING OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY 
                      SAINTS' CHAPEL IN CAMDEN, NJ

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey on the occasion of the 
groundbreaking ceremony for their house of worship. This new building, 
located in the heart of Camden, will be a welcoming sanctuary, serving 
the needs of the people of Pennsauken and the City of Camden. Services 
will be open to the community and bilingual.
  The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New 
Jersey dates back to the Church's founder, Joseph Smith Jr., who 
preached here. In 1944, the Church first established a congregation in 
Camden, where Church members from all over South Jersey gathered to 
worship. Over the years the Church has grown to fifteen congregations 
in South Jersey, including two in Camden alone. Members have met in 
various buildings throughout Camden and in neighboring towns.
  This building represents economic opportunity and investment in the 
City of Camden, as well as spiritual and personal growth for the 
community members. The chapel will be a gathering place for prayer, 
study, and service. I hope that this chapel will inspire further 
development in Camden and that its congregants will continue their good 
deeds in the region.
  Mr. Speaker, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 
commitment to the betterment of the City of Camden should not go 
unrecognized. I commend them for their hard work within the South 
Jersey community and congratulate them on the occasion of the 
groundbreaking of their new chapel.

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