[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 77 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S2822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO PASTOR BENNIE MORAN

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Pastor Bennie Moran 
of Faith Baptist Church in Morgantown, WV, upon his retirement after 49 
years of faith-based service to the community. Pastor Moran held the 
church's first service in 1967 from his home with only 10 people in 
attendance. Word of the newly formed church spread throughout the 
county, so the growing congregation had to meet at the Westover 
Community Building for the next 7 years. In 1973, the church moved into 
its first permanent location. Faith Baptist Church remained there until 
1995, which is when they moved into their current location. Pastor 
Moran was there helping the church every step of the way.
  Born in Fairmont, WV, Bennie grew up a son of a coal miner. He 
attended Fairmont State University for his undergraduate degree and 
received his doctorate from Bob Jones University. Bennie also proudly 
served his country in the U.S. Army. I am honored to represent this 
individual who has faithfully served both this country and his 
community. Today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Pastor 
Moran's service to Faith Baptist Church and the State of West Virginia.

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