[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF REVEREND JAMES S. YOUNG

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to recognize 
Reverend James S. Young for his selfless service to the Northwest 
Florida community.
  Reverend Young founded the Pensacola chapter of the Southern 
Christian Leadership Conference more than 50 years ago after an 
inspirational meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Birmingham, 
Alabama. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference not only played a 
critical role in the civil rights movement, but continues to push for 
effective policy in four major realms: economic development, education, 
community empowerment, and technology.
  Reverend Young's contributions to the civil rights movement include 
working closely with local ministers and leaders to organize boycotts 
throughout the city in order to further their cause for justice. Under 
his leadership, several ministerial and civil leaders were able to 
conduct meetings with businesses specifically regarding merchants' 
discrimination practices. Most notably, Reverend Young was selected to 
meet with the Supreme Court Judges in Washington, D.C. to participate 
in a discussion on segregation issues. The list of Reverend Young's 
accomplishments extends far beyond what is noted here, but they all 
highlight his devotion to improving the lives of those around him and 
to bettering his community through service.
  In addition to his involvement with the Southern Christian Leadership 
Conference, Reverend Young serves as the Dean of the Baptist Ministers 
Union of Pensacola, the Executive Director of the Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Commemorative Celebration Committee, and senior pastor at Mt. 
Canaan Ministry Baptist Church. He also offers his leadership and 
expertise as a member of the NAACP, the Ministerial Association, and 
the God in Government Committee.
  Reverend Young's commitment to service and passion for bettering the 
lives of others has been recognized through the countless awards 
bestowed to him; most recently with proclamations from the Pensacola 
Mayor and County Commission. For the past several decades, Reverend 
Young has served his community and organization with unwavering 
dedication. There is no question that Reverend Young has left an 
invaluable impact on not only Northwest Florida, but to the national 
human rights and justice movement as well.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to recognize Reverend James S. Young for his lifetime of 
service. My wife Vicki joins me in wishing James and his wife Marie all 
of the best.

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