[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JIMMY TERRY, SR.

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2017

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Jimmy Terry, Sr., beloved 
pastor, devoted family man, tireless community leader, and passionate 
proclaimer of the love of Jesus.
  Raised by his beloved ``Aunt Lucy'' in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pastor 
Terry served in the United States Navy on the USS Saratoga and in his 
hometown of Dayton, Ohio before he was called to minister to 
Clarksville-Montgomery County, first as pastor of Mt. Olive Missionary 
Baptist Church, then as founder of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 
and Christian School.
  Although renowned statewide for his vast civic involvement in the 
NAACP, Legend Bank, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, hospitals, 
colleges and associations, it was his gift of uniting people through 
powerful prayer, joyous celebration, and the simplicity of the words 
``I love you'' that made him such a Tennessee treasure. His servant 
leadership, continual encouragement, and fierce defense of the 
Christian faith inspired thousands. His mission to return Christ to the 
central meanings of Christmas and Easter became The Jesus Sign 
Ministry, extending from Clarksville-Montgomery County to all 95 
Tennessee counties to communities nationwide. His life's work was his 
life.
  On June 21, 2017 Pastor Terry left Clarksville on the evening train 
to Glory. His influence is far-reaching, his legacy is profound, and 
his impact in our community is immeasurable. We rejoice in simply 
knowing him.

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