[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E116-E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING PASTOR DR. WAYNE COFIELD AND WHITFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. TOM GRAVES

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2018

  Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service 
of Dr. Wayne

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Cofield who is celebrating 40 years as pastor of Whitfield Baptist 
Church.
  Pastor Cofield grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and attended Georgia 
State University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration.
  He was later ordained to preach at Wesley hills Baptist Church in 
Decatur, where he was an active member for 22 years.
  Then after serving for several years at Gospel Baptist Temple in 
Claxton, Georgia, he moved with his wife Connie and their four children 
to Dalton in 1978 to establish Whitfield Baptist Church.
  Pastor Cofield's first service at Whitfield Baptist Church was held 
on February 4, 1978, with 42 attending the service and 29 children 
attending the Sunday school.
  A few short months later, Whitfield Baptist had more than 200 people 
attending morning service and more than 170 attending Sunday school.
  Since that time, under Pastor Cofield's steady leadership, Whitfield 
Baptist continues to grow and thrive.
  I am proud today to recognize Pastor Cofield's service and 
contributions to our community and state.
  I want to close by saying thank you to Wayne for his dedication and 
commitment to service.

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