[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 171 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE INSTALLATION OF BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2015

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong Episcopalian, I am 
filled with pride over the installation of Bishop Michael Curry, the 
first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church. His 
historic election comes at a challenging time in history for both the 
nation and the church. In response, Bishop Curry has valiantly pledged 
to take up ``the serious work of racial reconciliation'' in his new 
role and to strive for the ``beloved community,'' envisioned by Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. At a time when all denominations are struggling 
to rebuild declining memberships, his focus on both evangelism and 
inclusion marks an exciting new chapter for our church. I am supremely 
confident that he is up to both tasks.
  I recently had the honor of welcoming to my Capitol Hill office the 
Right Rev. Peter Eaton, who is the new bishop coadjutor of the 
Episcopal Diocese in Southeast Florida. He met with me and our own 
House of Representatives chaplain, my friend, the Rev. Patrick J. 
Conroy. Bishop Eaton comes to us from St. John's Cathedral in Denver, 
Colorado, and I look forward to helping him get to know our church 
community.
  May God shine His light on both Bishop Curry and Bishop Eaton as they 
embrace their new vocations.

                          ____________________