[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E875-E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. CALVIN McKINNEY

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Reverend Calvin McKinney of the Calvary Baptist Church for his 
unwavering commitment to the development of community and faith in 
Garfield, New Jersey. I extend my sincerest congratulations to him on 
the occasion of his June 6, 2012, 40th anniversary of pastoral service 
to the congregation.
  Under the visionary leadership of Pastor McKinney, Calvary has 
established a reputation for its extraordinary humanitarian efforts. In 
1998, the Calvary Community Development Center was established to 
bridge the economic, social, and political gaps in the community by 
providing clothing, food, and emergency assistance to those in need. 
Dr. McKinney's faith further inspired him in 2003 to guide his 
congregation in the construction of a $10 million, 1,500 seat sanctuary 
which includes educational, fellowship, and administrative complexes.
  While administering an ever-expanding ministry, Rev. McKinney enjoys 
a full preaching ministry that has taken him throughout this country, 
as well as the continents of Africa, Europe, Asia, Central America, and 
the Caribbean Islands. One of the most memorable moments in his career 
came during the Centennial Session of his beloved National Baptist 
Convention, U.S.A. in Birmingham, Alabama where he was honored with the 
opportunity to preach in 1980.
  He served as the youngest Moderator in the history of the North 
Jersey District Missionary Baptist Association from 1986 to 1990; and 
served from 1996 through 2000 in an unprecedented tenure as one of the 
youngest presidents in the history of the 300,000 member General 
Baptist Convention of New Jersey. Dr. McKinney's exemplary leadership 
later earned him the title of President Emeritus.
  In addition to his role as pastor and a denominational leader in the 
Baptist Church, Pastor McKinney serves the community in a wide-range of 
capacities. He presently works on the Governor's staff as Chair of the 
Commission on Faith-Based Initiatives for the State of New Jersey. He 
also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the U.C.C. Day Care 
Center #100; a trustee of Passaic County

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Community College; a board member of the Bergen County Urban League, 
NJ; an executive board member of the Garfield/Lodi Branch of the NAACP, 
NJ; and a member of Mt. Zion Lodge #50, F. & A.M. (PHA) of Hackensack, 
NJ.
  He and his wife Brendalyn are the proud parents of three children: 
Terence Lamar, Gina Lynelle, and Calvin James; and the proud 
grandparents of Terence Laquan, Timothy Lamar and Mason James.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the remarkable work of Dr. Calvin 
McKinney, whose tireless efforts have touched the lives of the Calvary 
Baptist faith community and all who live in the Garfield area. I join 
with the grateful congregants of the Calvary Baptist Church, and all of 
my constituents in northern New Jersey, in thanking him for his 
innumerable contributions to the community.

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