[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 61 (Monday, April 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING PASTOR WALSTONE FRANCIS OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH ON HIS 22ND 
                              ANNIVERSARY

                                 ______
                                 

                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Pastor Walstone 
Francis of Shiloh Baptist Church in Waukegan, on his 22nd Pastoral 
Anniversary. Pastor Francis has been a dedicated community servant, a 
passionate religious leader, and an important and prominent figure in 
the suburban Chicago district that I represent.
  Since 1992, Pastor Francis has offered his vision, his guidance and 
his spiritual insight to Waukegan and established himself as an 
invaluable leader in and out of the religious community.
  A moving preacher, dedicated scholar, gifted writer and clear 
communicator, Pastor Francis is an exemplary ambassador for the Shiloh 
community. His tremendous impact in the community is also a testament 
to the great immigrant tradition of this country, having obtained 
citizenship two years after being called to pastor Shiloh.
  In his distinguished 22 years, he has crowned seven deacons, licensed 
ten ministers and ordained six preachers--ensuring that his passion 
for, and commitment to scripture and positive vision continue through 
the work and preaching of others.
  Leaders like Pastor Walstone Francis ensure our communities remain 
vibrant, strong and focused, in common purpose, on giving back and 
helping our neighbors.
  Congratulations again to Pastor Francis on 22 years with Shiloh 
Baptist Church. I look forward to many more years and many more 
celebrations in the future.

                          ____________________