[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 44 (Monday, March 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING BISHOP CHARLIE GREEN, JR.

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 21, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop 
Charlie Green, Jr. of Sikeston, Missouri for his admirable career of 
service to the community. He has been an exemplary religious leader, 
businessman, and civil activist in Sikeston for over three decades.
  Growing up in Sikeston, Bishop Green attended Lincoln High School 
where he was the captain of the basketball team. After high school, he 
served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army before working as a clerk 
typist in the Army Material Command for Captains.
  Following his military service, Green earned his degree in marketing 
and management from Missouri University in St. Louis, as well as his 
degree in Life Underwriter Training Council from St. Louis University. 
He also holds a bachelor's and master's degree in theology from Cross 
Roads Divinity School, and earned his doctorate in theology from Triune 
Biblical University in Kelso, Washington.
  In 1974, Green returned to Sikeston after the death of his father to 
serve as the pastor of Green Memorial Church of God in Christ. After 
six years as pastor, he was elected as presiding bishop of the Church 
of God in Christ in 1981. He is also the founder and president of Green 
Memorial Biblical University. Additionally, he has served the community 
as president of the Sikeston Branch of the NAACP, member of the Board 
of Directors of Bootheel Legal Services, and founder of the Sikeston 
Community Credit Union where he serves as chairman of the Board of 
Directors.
  For these accomplishments and contributions to his community, it is 
my great pleasure to recognize Bishop Charlie Green, Jr. before the 
U.S. House of Representatives.

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