[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1549-E1550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF BISHOP DONALD HILLIARD, JR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bishop Donald 
Hilliard, Jr. on his 30th Pastoral Anniversary. As Senior Pastor at 
Cathedral International, Dr. Hilliard continues to provide outstanding 
spiritual leadership to the Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield 
communities.
  Dr. Hilliard received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern 
College, Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary 
and Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary. He 
was ordained in 1978 by the Progressive National Baptist Convention, 
Inc. and was consecrated a bishop in 1995. Dr. Hilliard became the 
Senior Pastor of Cathedral International at the age of 26.
  Under Dr. Hilliard's leadership, the membership of Cathedral 
International has grown from 125 congregants in 1983 to 6,000 members 
today. The church is also expected to expand to a fourth location in 
Cranbury. In addition to leading Cathedral International, Dr. Hilliard 
is also the Founder and Presiding Bishop of the Covenant Ecumenical 
Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies, Inc. and mentors other pastors. He 
founded and currently serves as CEO of the Cathedral Community 
Development Corporation, which provides resources and services to the 
community. He is also a member of many other religious and community 
organizations, including the NAACP.
  Over the years, Dr. Hilliard has been recognized by various 
organizations for his contributions to the church and community. He has 
received the New York City Council of Churches' Clergy of the Year 
Award, the Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year Award 
and the National Conference for Community and Justice Humanitarian 
Award, among several others.
  Dr. Hilliard is the son of Alease Hilliard-Chapman and the late 
Donald Hilliard, Sr. He is married to Pastor Phyllis Thompson-Hilliard 
and together they have three daughters.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in celebrating the 30th 
Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. His leadership, 
service and dedication to the church and community are truly deserving 
of this body's recognition.

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