[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E489]
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  RECOGNIZING DR. EDWARD LEE FOR 40 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP SERVICE WITH 
              SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN McDONOUGH, GEORGIA

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2014

  Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Reverend Dr. Edward W. Lee for his 40 years of servant leadership at 
Shiloh Baptist Church located in McDonough, Georgia. Over 148 years ago 
Shiloh Baptist Church opened its doors as the Colored Baptist Church of 
McDonough as one of the first churches in the area founded by former 
slaves. Since Shiloh's opening, the church continues to steadfastly 
serve the spiritual needs of the surrounding community.
   On April 5, 2014, Shiloh will honor an essential leader in their 
community, Reverend Dr. Edward W. Lee, as he marks 40 years of service 
and leadership with their congregation. Since the start of his tenure 
in 1974, Reverend Lee has shepherded in monumental growth. Under his 
guidance, the church moved into a new 30,000 square foot space, 
drastically increasing the number of available seats from 350 to 1100. 
Further, he has been instrumental in the fundraising and construction 
of a new Family Life Center which will house the Shiloh Youth Academy. 
Even after 40 years of tireless service, Reverend Lee remains steadfast 
in his commitment to growing and strengthening the Shiloh community.
   In addition to serving Shiloh, Reverend Lee is an active member of 
the Henry County community, regularly volunteering his time to several 
organizations. Notably, he serves as the chaplain of the Henry County 
Police Department, chairman of the Henry County United Way Advisory 
Board, president of the Henry County Ministerial Alliance, board member 
of the McDonough Housing Authority, and moderator of the Shoal Creek 
Baptist Association. Further, he previously served as director of the 
New Era State Congress of Christian Education, board chair of the New 
Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, and as a member of the 
Board of Directors for Henry County Residential Housing. As a result of 
his admirable efforts and status as a pillar of the McDonough 
community, Mayor Richard Craig marked Sunday April 3, 2005, as a day of 
honor for Reverend Lee.
   Reverend Lee has been happily married for 45 years to his dynamic 
wife Betty. Together, they are the proud parents of two sons and five 
grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to thank Reverend Lee 
for his tireless engagement with Shiloh Baptist Church and the 
surrounding community of McDonough, Georgia. I ask my colleagues to do 
the same.

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