[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1623-E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN REMEMBRANCE OF REVEREND ALBERT E. CHEW, JR.

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Reverend 
Albert E. Chew, Jr. for his service to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 
after 56 years of service to the church and his community. His passing 
on November 6, 2015 leaves a void in the Fort Worth community, and I 
join in giving our condolences to the Chew family.
  Born in Bremond, Texas, Reverend Chew was the son of a Baptist 
preacher. He attended high school in both Bremond and Waco, Texas 
before pursuing a college education at Bishop College and Prairie View 
A&M and completing seminary studies at Brite College of the Bible in 
Fort Worth, Texas.
  Reverend Chew served as a pastor at numerous Texas churches since 
1946, but for the last fifty-six years, he served the community at 
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. During his time at Shiloh, he not 
only impacted the Northside neighborhood, but also the greater Fort 
Worth community through his community involvement.
  Chew was a charter member of the Fort Worth Human Relations 
Commission, an organization that combated discriminatory practices

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in the city. Alongside former City Councilman Bert Williams, Chew 
played a significant role in integrating Colonial Country Club, 
becoming one of its first black members.
  Reverend Chew served as Moderator Emeritus and the Treasurer of the 
Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, a position that he held 
for the past thirty-five years. He was also the first Vice-President of 
the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Until his passing, he 
served as the head of the Black Ecumenical Leadership Alliance, an 
organization he helped found that brings Christian ministers together 
in an effort to impact and change the lives of people throughout Fort 
Worth, Texas and the world.
  Reverend Chew not only gave back to his church community, but also 
served his country during World War II. As a troop coordinate in the 
United States Army, Reverend Chew demonstrated an unwavering commitment 
to his country. He was also committed to bettering the conditions of 
the African American community and played an active role in his local 
NAACP chapter.
  In honor of Reverend Albert E. Chew, Jr., for his lifelong commitment 
to both his local and church communities; this statement will be 
submitted on Monday, November 16, 2015.

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