[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 80 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E747]
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                IN MEMORY OF APOSTLE WILLIAM T. BROADOUS

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                           HON. TONY CARDENAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2016

  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise to 
honor the life of a much loved community and spiritual leader, Apostle 
William T. Broadous, who passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the 
age of 71.
   Apostle William T. Broadous was born on December 1, 1944 in 
Portland, Oregon to Dr. Hillery T. and Rosa L. Broadous, who founded 
Calvary Baptist Church in Pacoima in 1955.
   Apostle Broadous overcame challenges throughout his life, defying 
the odds, going on to found schools, lead missionary trips to Africa, 
and be a voice for the community.
   Apostle Broadous continued the strong family tradition of social 
justice, service and commitment to Pacoima and the San Fernando Valley.
   He was a strong supporter of community empowerment programs such as 
the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the NAACP and the Boys and Girls 
Club, as well as the Alicia Broadous-Duncan Senior Center in Pacoima.
   After going to school at Bishop College in Dallas, TX, and spending 
nine years as the Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church and director of 
several community centers, Apostle Broadous returned to the Valley.
   Upon his return, he joined his father at Calvary Baptist Church and 
embraced his new role as Pastor after his father's passing in 1982.
   Apostle Broadous dedicated his life to his community and his 
congregation, preaching at Calvary Baptist Church up until the day of 
his passing.
   Apostle Broadous will be sorely missed in the San Fernando Valley. 
He is survived by his wife, Pastor Gloria L. Broadous, his children, 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings, nieces and nephews.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Apostle William T. Broadous. Although Apostle Broadous is no longer 
with us in person, his legacy will continue for generations to come.

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