[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING MOUNT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH, MAY 15, 2012

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                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2012

  Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mount Carmel Baptist 
Church who this year, will celebrate 100 years of service to the 
Arverne Community in my district.
  Mount Carmel Baptist Church is committed to advancing the kingdom of 
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of 
the Gospel, comforting the sick and distressed, and helping humanity.
  Under the leadership of Rev. Joseph Hezekiah May, Mount Carmel 
Baptist Church became the flagship Baptist Church on Far Rockaway. Rev. 
May was a freedom fighter for affordable and appropriate housing and 
through his efforts, the City of New York took notice and began 
building public housing.
  Mount Carmel Baptist Church has served as a pillar to the Arverne 
community through its desire to further the cause of the Gospel of 
Jesus Christ through social activism, pastoral care, community 
engagement and youth development.
  On behalf of the more than 655,000 residents of Sixth Congressional 
District, we thank Mount Carmel for your outstanding contribution to 
our community, city, and state. We join with Mount Carmel to celebrate 
100 years of service and wish you continued success in all of your 
endeavors.

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