[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2017

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, one of my constituents, Pastor 
Clarence Sexton, has provided years of exceptional service through his 
devotion to helping others grow in faith.
  I want to extend congratulations to Pastor Sexton for reaching the 
50th anniversary of his Christian ministry.
  Since 1967, he has served others through his work as a pastor with 
several churches in Tennessee and even one in New Jersey.
  He and his wife Evelyn married the same year that he began preaching. 
They have two sons, Shannon and Matt, and six grandchildren.
  Pastor Sexton and his family have devoted the last 25 years of their 
lives to service at Temple Baptist Church, in my district, in Powell, 
Tennessee.
  When the Sextons arrived at Temple Baptist, the church was averaging 
fewer than 500 people in attendance. Now, thousands attend weekly.
  Using the principles and teachings of the Bible, Pastor Sexton also 
leads as the President and founder of Crown College, across from Temple 
Baptist.
  His sacrifice, leadership, and Godly ways have helped make our 
community, state, and Nation better places.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you and my colleagues will join me in recognizing 
this milestone of service and dedication Pastor Sexton has reached.

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