[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING REV. DR. ROOSEVELT AUSTIN, SR. FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP 
                      AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the U.S. House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Austin, Sr., a spiritual 
pillar in the city of Saginaw, with more than 60 years of dedicated 
service to his community.
   Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Austin served as Pastor of Zion Baptist Church in 
Saginaw for 44 years. He has also served as Interim Pastor for St. Paul 
Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Foss Ave. Baptist Church in Flint 
and Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Flint.
   Rev. Dr. Austin received his primary education in Opelousas, 
Louisiana. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Theology from McKinley 
Roosevelt College in Chicago, Illinois; a Master of Theology from Ohio 
Christian College in Columbus, Ohio; a Doctor of Divinity Degree from 
American Divinity School in Chicago, Illinois; and a Doctor of 
Humanities from Saginaw Valley State University.
   Rev. Dr. Austin is a vital voice that has embraced our community 
through the spirit of service. He has served through many entities, 
some including Saginaw City Council, Opportunity Industrial Center, 
Pastors Concern for the Poor, Saginaw Public Schools, and as member of 
the Board of Directors for Citizens Bank.
   Rev. Dr. Austin also holds the honor of Past President, Saginaw 
Valley District Congress of Christian Education; Past President, 
Michigan Wolverine State Congress of Christian Education; Seminar 
Leader, National Congress of Christian Education; and Moderator for the 
Saginaw Valley District Association.
   Now retired, Dr. Austin enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. 
Nurame Austin, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Austin for his strong 
leadership and unwavering commitment to our community.

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