[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 134 (Thursday, September 18, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING REVEREND SERETTA McKNIGHT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from New 
York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. First of all, Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
certainly welcome the family and friends of our sister, Reverend 
Seretta McKnight, who just delivered that wonderful prayer opening 
today's session in the House of Representatives.
  Reverend McKnight serves at the Union Baptist Church in Hempstead, 
New York, on Long Island. She is a product of the Roosevelt Public 
School System and is a graduate of Syracuse University. Currently, 
Reverend McKnight is a candidate for a master of divinity degree.
  It has been my honor and pleasure to know Reverend McKnight for many 
years, and I take this time to recognize her for the outstanding 
service she has provided to local people throughout our unique district 
and organizations.
  I want you to know that she has worked tirelessly with Sisters in the 
Struggle and several other community-based organizations. She focuses 
on programs for women and young people. Reverend Seretta McKnight is 
affectionately known as the ``sister minister'' to all who are enriched 
by her sermons and wisdom.
  Again, I thank Reverend McKnight, her family, her friends, and her 
mother for traveling to join us today in Washington. I salute her for 
her years of service to the people of the Fourth Congressional District 
and to the people of this country.

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