[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2017

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on 100 years of service and 
dedication to the Indianapolis community. As we celebrate its 
centennial on July 9, 2017, I extend my gratitude to Pastor Ronald 
Covington and First Lady Kim Covington for their leadership of this 
community.
  Friendship Missionary Baptist Church first opened its doors on the 
west side of Indianapolis in 1917, under the leadership of Reverend 
B.T. Westbrook. Since then, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church has 
gone above and beyond to enrich our community through its youth 
programs and extensive charitable work, including the redevelopment of 
the Friendship Westside Center for Excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, I would once again like to congratulate Friendship 
Missionary Baptist Church on their 100th anniversary. I am proud to 
know that organizations such as Friendship Missionary are flourishing 
and strengthening our community.

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