[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING REV. DR. ROBERT E. HAMLIN, SR.

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, for two decades Rev. Dr. Robert E. 
Hamlin, Sr. has served as a faith leader and dedicated community member 
as Senior Pastor of the historic Second Baptist Church of Doylestown, 
Pennsylvania.
  A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Reverend Hamlin was first 
licensed to preach at McKinley Memorial Baptist Church in Willow Grove, 
Pennsylvania under the leadership of Rev. Lowell M. McCown, Sr. in 
1994. In February of 1996, he was installed as the Pastor of the Second 
Baptist Church of Doylestown and, under his leadership, the 
congregation has grown in both size and spirit. Already one of Bucks 
County's most historic churches, Reverend Hamlin has strengthened and 
continued Second Baptist's important role in our area. His commitment 
to minister to the wide and diverse community he serves has provided 
for the spiritual development and earthly needs of the surrounding 
communities.
  As a past moderator of the Suburban Baptist Association and member of 
the Board of Directors of several local, national and internationally 
based organizations, Reverend Hamlin's ministry is one that has 
impacted thousands not only in Bucks County, but around the world.
  On this, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Hamlin, Sr.'s 20th Pastoral Anniversary, 
we recognize his continued commitment to the betterment of his 
congregation and community. I join with the members of the Second 
Baptist Church of Doylestown in recognition of this achievement and in 
sending best wishes for many more years to come.

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