[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1185-E1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF PASTOR DONNELL RIGGINS AND THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF 
                     DEL PASO UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 70th 
anniversary of Del Paso Union Baptist Church and Pastor Donnell 
Riggins. I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring their important 
roles in Del Paso Heights and in the larger Sacramento community.
  As lead pastor of the Del Paso Union Baptist Church, Pastor Donnell 
Riggins has demonstrated outstanding dedication to his community. 
Through his work with the Shoulder to Shoulder organization, he has 
empowered at-risk local youth and fostered their development into 
excellent citizens. Following the inspirational example set by Pastor 
Donnell Riggins, the congregation of the Del Paso Union Baptist Church 
Sacramento Community makes community service a priority, regularly 
volunteering with the Sacramento Food Bank and St. John's Program for 
Real Change to provide necessary goods and services for Sacramento's 
less fortunate. The commitment of Pastor Donnell Riggins and the Del 
Paso Union Baptist to the people of Del Paso Heights has been nothing 
short of exemplary.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to pay tribute to Pastor Donnell 
Riggins and the Del Paso Union Baptist Church. As the congregation of 
Del Paso Union Baptist Church gathers to celebrate their 70th 
anniversary and the service of Pastor Donnell Riggins, I ask all my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Pastor Donnell Riggins and the Del 
Paso Union Baptist Church for their invaluable contributions to Del 
Paso Heights and the Greater Sacramento community.

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