[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   HONORING REVEREND CARLTON GARRETT

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the life of Reverend Carlton Garrett, a lifelong Dallas resident 
and founding pastor of The Lord's Missionary Baptist Church on Bexar 
Street. Reverend Garrett was a devoted pastor for more than 37 years 
before he passed away at the age of 82.
  Reverend Garrett was highly respected and well known throughout the 
South Dallas community. His selfless contributions to those around him 
and his unwavering dedication to his faith and congregation empowered 
him to become a dynamic community leader. Even before his passing, 
people of South Dallas reflected on his seemingly limitless passion for 
helping others.
  Reverend Garrett loved all and served all in his community. Through 
the Church, he created programs to help the homeless and feed the 
hungry, provided financial assistance to the poor, funded scholarships 
for underprivileged youth, and spearheaded initiatives to care for the 
elderly and the disabled. During Hurricane Katrina, Reverend Garrett 
assisted with relocating thousands of evacuees, extending his 
contributions far beyond the Dallas area.
  In recognition of his years of service, the community came together 
last year to petition for the renaming of Bexar Street in Reverend 
Garrett's honor. With overwhelming support from the community and the 
Dallas City Council, the street will be named in honor of Reverend 
Carlton Garrett. It is a fitting tribute to someone who served the 
South Dallas community and beyond for so many years.
  Mr. Speaker, I am saddened to lose such an integral member of the 
Dallas community. Reverend Garrett is part of a distinguished group of 
people who have always put the needs of others ahead of their own, and 
made invaluable contributions to the world. While the Dallas community 
will surely miss Reverend Garrett, his memory will live on in the 
hearts and minds of all whom he has inspired throughout his life, and 
through the good deeds and service that touched so many lives.

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