[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E918]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATIONS TO BISHOP SAMUEL BLAKES

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2016

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pastor Samuel 
Blakes on his Episcopal Consecration to the office of Bishop. He is the 
loving husband of Stacy Blakes and an outstanding father to his two 
daughters. Bishop Samuel Blakes is the youngest son of Bishop Blakes, 
Sr. and has been pastoring for more than 21 years.
   He and his brother Bishop Robert Blakes, Jr. serve as Co-Pastors at 
the New Home Family Worship Center, a ministry encompassing six 
locations across Louisiana and Texas. Bishop Samuel Blakes has the 
pleasure of serving as Pastor to both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge 
Ministries.
   Bishop Samuel Blakes was called to ministry at a young age when he 
attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. His work in ministry 
began when he received his Bachelors of Theology from Christian Bible 
College of Louisiana and then went on to receive his Master's Degree in 
theology from the same institution. His dedication and love of God has 
allowed him to travel across the U.S. and abroad to spread the word of 
God. Not only does he travel to spread his message, but he and his 
brother, Bishop Robert Blakes, Jr. host their own weekly television 
show.
   I join with the Blakes family in congratulating Bishop Samuel Blakes 
for his remarkable accomplishment.

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