[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 CONGRATULATING THE BASKING RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON ITS 300 YEAR 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2017

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, on June 10, 2017, the Basking Ridge 
Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 300th Anniversary. I am proud to 
join the more than 760 members of the congregation, the clergy and 
church leaders in celebrating this very special occasion.
  The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church was founded in 1717 by a small 
group of Scotch-Irish farmers. At 1 East Oak Street, the same location 
where services are still held today, those settlers erected a log house 
of worship that became the cornerstone of the community in Basking 
Ridge, New Jersey for generations. Until 1837 the church was the only 
organization that promoted religious life in the area.
  The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church's theme for its 300th 
Anniversary year is ``Sharing God's Love for 300 years'' and the 
members of this great faith community are certainly living out that 
mission. Locally, the Church works with organizations like God's Co-op 
Pantry, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Interfaith Hospitality 
Network and Community in Crisis. Internationally, Basking Ridge 
Presbyterian supports missionaries in the Ukraine, Haiti and Indonesia 
as well as relief organizations Hogar de Cristo in Ecuador and 
Peaceworks in Nicaragua. These charitable efforts are shining examples 
of the great deal of good that comes from faith based organizations 
throughout all of the United States.
  As the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church celebrates this important 
milestone, I congratulate Pastor Reverend Dennis Jones and Associate 
Pastor Dr. Maureen Paterson for their dedicated efforts.
  As the Church continues to carry on the traditions of the Gospels and 
spread the good news, I wish it the best in celebrating the next 300 
years.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate the Basking Ridge 
Presbyterian Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey in celebrating 300 
years of service to the community. I am proud to share this important 
milestone with my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives and with the American people.

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