[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 167 (Tuesday, November 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING REV. DR. CHARLEY HAMES, JR.

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 22, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary career 
and the service of Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr., as he celebrates with 
friends, family, and his congregation 25 dedicated years of faithful 
service and ministry.
  Dr. Hames was born to Charley Hames, Sr. and Leona Elizabeth 
Steadman-Hames on January 10, 1974, on the south side of Chicago, 
Illinois.
  After completing high school, Dr. Hames went on to graduate from 
Chicago State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree 
in African-American studies. He would then go on to study at Garrett-
Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and in 2000 he 
earned his Masters of Divinity. In 2004, Rev. Hames earned and received 
his Doctor of Ministry degree in Evangelism from the Perkins School of 
Theology, Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas.
  In 2003, Dr. Hames had obediently fulfilled his calling to serve as 
Senior Pastor of Beebe Memorial Cathedral (BMC) in Oakland. Dr. Hames 
has received many accolades including being named ``Pastor of the 
Year'' by the CME 9th Episcopal District.
  A passionate fighter for the men of color in our communities, Dr. 
Hames was amongst a group of pastors and community leaders selected to 
meet at the White House in 2012 to discuss the killing of Trayvon 
Martin with President Barack Obama. He has also been a commentator on 
CNN to speak about the relationships between police and communities of 
color. He volunteers as chaplain of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, 
Inc., president of the National Action Network's Oakland chapter, 
Chairman of the Board of the Oakland African-American Chamber of 
Commerce and is a proud Life member of the Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, 
making him a true champion of our community.
  Dr. Hames is married to Lady Michelle J. Gaskill-Hames who serves as 
a Senior Vice President with Kaiser Permanente. He is also the proud 
father of two sons, Charles Jonathon Hames, Elijah Immanuel Hames and 
daughter, Jael Deon Hames.
  Today, California's 13th Congressional District salutes and honors 
the outstanding Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. His dedication and 
commitment to our local faith community has impacted many lives 
throughout the district and the nation. I wish Dr. Hames many more 
years of faithful and compassionate service.

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