[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to honor the 50th anniversary of the 
First African Methodist Episcopal--FAME--Church. In September 2016, 
FAME will formally celebrate over 50 years of commitment to worship and 
community outreach in the great State of Nevada.
  Since 1996, FAME has played an integral role in the success of both 
north Las Vegas and the State of Nevada. The church works to provide 
Nevadans with a place to worship and connect with the community. FAME 
takes pride in ensuring that its members are positive contributors to 
the communities in which they reside, all while promoting their 
spiritual development.
  Since its inception, the church has also been a strong supporter of 
outreach ministries that promote and bring awareness to the importance 
of community service. FAME has helped much-needed resources to the 
homeless, elderly, and disabled, and it has created educational and 
career opportunities for young students and high school graduates. 
These programs not only encourage people to remain civically engaged, 
but also foster connections between members of the church and 
communities throughout the State of Nevada.
  I applaud Reverend Ralph E. Williamson and his team for their strong 
leadership of this important organization. It is through their selfless 
efforts that numerous Nevadans have been positively impacted by FAME. 
This institution is an invaluable part of the Silver State, and I 
extend my best wishes for continued success as the church enters its 
next chapter.

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