[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING PASTOR CASEY D. FISHER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
God-fearing and impressionistic man, Pastor Casey D. Fisher. Pastor 
Fisher has shown what can be done through tenacity, dedication and a 
desire to serve God.
  A Spirit-fed and Spirit-led minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 
Pastor Casey D. Fisher was born in Utica, Mississippi, on July 8, 1966. 
He is the son of Sharkey and Katie Fisher. He received his formal 
education from the Hinds County School system and graduated from Utica 
High School in 1984. He attended the University of Southern 
Mississippi, where he majored in Business Administration. He later 
received a Bachelor in Religious Education, a Masters of Divinity and a 
Doctorate of Ministry from Living Word Bible Institution in Tyler, 
Texas.
  Pastor Fisher is married to the former Michele Chambers. They were 
married on September 17, 1988. He is the father of three lovely 
children: twin sons, Bryan and Ryan and a daughter, Casey Michele. 
Pastor Fisher finds time to love and care for his family as Christ does 
the church. He is devoted to strengthening them and helping them to 
grow in their everyday walk with the Lord, just as he does with the 
church.
  Pastor Fisher has served his country as a soldier in the United 
States Army. During this time, he truly accepted Jesus Christ as his 
personal savior on October 23, 1993 in Livorno, Italy. He served eight 
years in the U.S. Army, where he was part of two tours in Southwest 
Asia. He departed military service in July 1997. Afterwards, he was 
employed with the U.S. Postal service in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where 
he recently retired in December, 2010.
  He is currently a Life Member of the Vicksburg Alumni Chapter of 
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and serves as the Guide Right 
Chairman. His purpose is Achievement, in which he mentors young men, 
twelve through eighteen years of age, providing them with tutoring, 
community involvement and religious principles. He is also a member of 
Masonic Order of Prince Hall Free and Accepted Mason.
  In 1984, Pastor Fisher became the first known athlete in Mississippi 
to be selected All-State in four sports. While attending University of 
Southern Mississippi, he was member of the basketball team, in which he 
led the Golden Eagles to the NIT championship in 1987 and later was 
inducted into the USM hall of fame. Although he loves basketball, he 
also has a passion for golfing! Dr. Fisher is a die-hard fan of the Los 
Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys.
  Pastor Fisher's motto is ``If you don't take it personal, it will 
make you a better person''. He is inspired by one of the Greatest 
Ministers, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because of his willingness to 
serve and his willingness to give up his life for humanity. Greater 
Grove Street M. B. Church has stood the test of time through 
dedication, faith, stewardship, and commitment from this soldier on the 
battlefield for the Lord. He is a man of integrity, loyalty, dignity, 
and honesty leading his people to do the will of God.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Pastor 
Casey D. Fisher for his dedication to God, family, community and 
country.

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