[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
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      IN MEMORY OF PASTOR TIMOTHY J. WINTERS' LIFETIME OF SERVICE

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 26, 2014

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Dr. 
Timothy J. Winters, Pastor Emeritus who led the Bayview Baptist Church 
in San Diego from 1973 to 2013 and offered spiritual guidance to 
thousands of people within the region.
  Pastor Winters came to San Diego by way of the United States Navy, in 
which he served until his honorable discharge. Following his career 
with the U.S. Navy, Pastor Winters became a San Diego Police officer 
for over 10 years. Some of those who served with him spoke warmly of 
his ``no nonsense'' attitude on the job and the leather jacket he 
became known for wearing almost as a part of his uniform.
  Pastor Winters presided over the Bayview Baptist Church when it built 
the 40,000 square foot Martin Luther King, Jr. Christian Center, which 
houses its ever-expanding Christian Education ministry and the Nubia 
Leadership Academy. Pastor Winters was a minister of vision who 
expanded the Bayview Baptist Church from 60 families to a congregation 
of more than 2,500 followers.
  Pastor Winters is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Winters, daughters 
Phyllis and Tori, grandchildren, extended family members, close 
friends, including Senior Pastor Terry Wayne Brooks, and the Bayview 
Baptist Church family.
  Pastor Winters was an exemplary member of our community and showed an 
admirable commitment to improving the spiritual lives of residents 
within San Diego County. I would like to commend him for his leadership 
and thank him for his contributions to the community.

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