[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 133 (Friday, August 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REV. DELROY A. REID-SALMON, PHD.

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a leader in the community who 
for three decades has left a positive and lasting mark on the Bronx.
  Reverend Delroy A. Reid-Salmon PhD., is the Pastor of Grace Baptist 
Chapel, located at 3355 Boller Avenue. This year marks Reverend Reid-
Salmon's 30th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Christian Ministry, 
and he is being recognized for his outstanding commitment, leadership, 
and service to the community. Rev. Reid-Salmon has served as a positive 
role model for our young people, motivating and encouraging them to 
pursue their education while becoming active, responsible citizens. His 
efforts have been particularly fruitful, as the overwhelming majority 
of those he has mentored have obtained college degrees.
  As the organizing Pastor of Grace Baptist, Reverend Reid-Salmon saw 
his congregation come together from modest beginnings. The Chapel 
started with minimal funds and only eight members on August 1, 1987. 
Today, they now serve over 200 members and parishioners. Reverend Reid-
Salmon's exemplary service to the church and his community has never 
wavered; his commitment never in question.
  Of course, Reverend Reid-Salmon's greatest passion is for his wife 
and partner in ministry, Elaine. As constituents in my district they 
have shown a deep affinity for helping those around them, through their 
work at Grace Baptist and beyond.
  Grace Baptist Chapel has been fortunate to have such a caring and 
devoted leader for 30 years. Here's to 30 more just like it. 
Congratulations to Reverend Delroy A. Reid-Salmon on this joyous 
occasion. The honor and recognition is well-deserved.