[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTER WEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Center West Missionary 
Baptist Church in Delta, Alabama, located in Randolph County.
  The church was founded on July 11, 1915 under Rev. B.W. Matthews.
  The original church building was built in 1915 and burned in 1946. It 
was rebuilt that same year in the same location. In 1973, a new more 
modern building was constructed across the road where services are 
still held today.
  On July 11th, the congregation will gather to commemorate their 100th 
anniversary. Former pastors, leaders and members will join the present 
Center West family to reminisce about the past and prepare for the 
future in this rural community focused on God's word.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing this milestone for Center 
West Missionary Baptist Church and congratulate them all on their 100th 
anniversary.

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