[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BETHANY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege to bring to the 
House's attention the 125th Anniversary of the Bethany United Church of 
Christ located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and to offer congratulations 
to the congregation.
   Bethany UCC, located at the corner of 5th Avenue and West Market 
Street in Bethlehem, was originally founded in order to provide a 
conveniently located place of worship for the western portion of 
Bethlehem that would help alleviate the over-crowding at the First 
Reformed Church of Christ in the City.
   One hundred twenty five years later, Bethany UCC continues to thrive 
with an engaged congregation who immerse themselves in their community 
to aid and enrich the lives of others through service, fellowship, and 
music.
   My heartfelt congratulations are extended to the members of the 
Bethany United Church of Christ on this 125th Anniversary. I believe I 
speak on behalf of the community when I thank them for their efforts on 
behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to join me in offering well wishes and 
congratulations to the men and women of Bethlehem's Bethany United 
Church of Christ. May the next 125 years foster additional 
congregational growth and provide further opportunities for continued 
service and fellowship within the Bethlehem community.

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