[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 138 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1555]
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                  HONORING TARKIO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
Tarkio First Baptist Church, which will commemorate the 125th 
anniversary of its founding in my hometown of Tarkio, Missouri on 
September 21st, 2014. Since 1889, the Tarkio First Baptist Church has 
served the community through its faith, fellowship and welcoming 
spirit.
   From the first time they opened their doors until today, First 
Baptist has stood as a cornerstone of the Tarkio community. First 
Baptist has experienced wars and conflicts as well as times of peace 
and prosperity. It has served as a haven through many hardships of 
economic struggle and social change. Through droughts, floods, 
tornadoes, blizzards, as well as harvests both good and bad, this 
church has remained a constant source of comfort. It has served 
congregants by promoting faith in God, the Bible, prayer and the 
community itself.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing the Tarkio 
First Baptist Church. For 125 years, this church has supported Tarkio 
and its people come what may. It is truly an honor to serve this church 
and its congregation in the United States Congress.

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