[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E98-E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING BISHOP JAMES NEAUL HAYNES

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Bishop James Neaul 
Haynes. Bishop Haynes is a valued leader and member of the Dallas 
community, who has dedicated his life to service, with a ministry 
spanning more than sixty years.
  Bishop Haynes was born in Denton, Texas, and graduated as 
valedictorian from Fred Moore High School. He continued his education 
at the University of Denver in Colorado and North Texas State 
University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He was awarded an 
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Texas College in 1986.
  Bishop Haynes began his ministry at the Open Door Church of God in 
Christ in Pampa, Texas in 1952. He later served congregations in 
Dennison, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas. Since 1979, Bishop Haynes has 
served at Saintsville Sanctuary Church of God in Christ in Dallas, 
Texas.
  Bishop Haynes was appointed Prelate of Texas Northeast Ecclesiastical 
Jurisdiction in 1978, after serving the Jurisdiction in multiple 
different capacities. He also served the Church of God in Christ on the 
national level in several roles, including as a member of the National 
Trustee Board, the Assistant General Secretary, the Secretary of the 
General Board, and the First Assistant Presiding Bishop. Bishop Haynes 
is now a lifetime member of the General Board with emeritus status.
  In 1997, Bishop Neaul Haynes was chosen by over 200 pastors to serve 
as the Bishop of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. As part of his 
responsibilities, he presided over more than 400 pastors and 45 
districts. Holding this title allowed him to travel the world and 
appoint other Bishops both locally and internationally. It is very 
fitting to honor Bishop Haynes among his peers at the 2013 Annual 
Prayer Breakfast. For more than 6 decades, he has tirelessly served the 
north Texas community, as well as the Nation as a long-serving member 
on the General Board of the Church of God In Christ.

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  Mr. Speaker, Bishop Haynes is a pillar of the Dallas community, and 
his life's work has been devoted to improving the lives of others. 
Bishop Haynes is joined in his service by his wife, Ms. Vivian King 
Haynes. The couple has two daughters, Pia and Vrai, and two sons-in-
law, Supt. Reginald Williams and Mr. William C. Morris. Bishop Haynes 
is the proud grandfather of 4 children: Darius Craig Morris, J. Neaul 
Williams, Chandler Ellington Williams and D'Aria Jesslyn Morris.

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