[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              RECOGNIZING ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize St. Paul United Methodist Church in my home state of Texas. 
After enriching the Dallas community for more than a century, St. Paul 
United Methodist Church has been recognized as a Texas Historic 
Landmark. The historical recognition of this church and its 
congregation in the Dallas community is an honor long overdue.
  As a proud public servant of the thirtieth Congressional District of 
Texas, I am proud to see this tribute bestowed upon St. Paul United 
Methodist Church. With a rich history deeply rooted in education, 
dating back to the early periods of the Emancipation Proclamation, St. 
Paul served as one of only a few schools open to African American 
children during this turbulent time.
  For well over a century, St. Paul United Methodist Church has been a 
pillar in the faith community of Dallas, answering the call to serve 
District 30 constituents through fellowship, ministry, and safe haven. 
I am honored to represent St. Paul and its congregation in the U.S. 
House of Representatives. I deeply value this historic landmark, and I 
congratulate St. Paul United Methodist Church on this outstanding 
honor.
  In honor of its numerous years of service, ministry, and leadership, 
I encourage my fellow colleagues and state legislatures to recognize 
the value in the deeply enriching culture of historic landmarks such as 
St. Paul United Methodist Church. Through their tireless efforts to 
serve their surrounding communities, they will provide enrichment for 
years to come.

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