[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 176 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATION OF THE 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF NEW LEAF FAMILY CHURCH

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 31, 2017

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
New Leaf Family Church for its 5th year church anniversary. The church 
started its ministry in October 2012 under the leadership of Dr. Corey 
C. Toney, Sr. Since its beginning, the church has made a strong impact 
to the Dallas community.
  Dr. Corey C. Toney, Sr. was born and raised in Dallas. He graduated 
from Justin F. Kimball High School in the Dallas Independent School 
District. Afterward, he decided to pursue his passion by studying auto 
and diesel mechanics at the Universal Technical Institute in Houston, 
Texas in 1989. However, he eventually changed fields by entering the 
ministry. On April 11, 2009, Dr. Toney received his Doctorate of 
Humanity from the Dallas/Fort Worth Bible Institute and Seminary, and 
in June of 2013, he received his Bachelor's of Arts in Divinity from 
Vision International University. The following year, he received his 
Master of Arts in Divinity from Vision International University, where 
he was named Salutatorian.
  In 2012, Dr. Toney decided with the help of Bishop Ray Campbell's 
leadership that he was ready to start his own church in Dallas. Now, he 
is committed to his community in Dallas by serving as the Founder, 
Pastor and Teacher of the New Leaf Family Church. The church's 
commitment to its membership and the community at large is seen through 
its ministry and work to lift up and engage everyone in the community. 
I want to recognize the New Leaf Family Church for the continued 
success, and the hope for a bright future that they have awaiting them.

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