[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF DR. LEONARD L. HAMLIN, SR.

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to officially recognize the 
outstanding public achievement of Dr. Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr. Since 
November 1996, Dr. Hamlin has served as Pastor of Macedonia Baptist 
Church in Arlington. Under Dr. Hamlin's leadership, Macedonia Baptist 
has experienced continuous growth in membership which today stands at 
approximately 1,300 members. During Dr. Hamlin's time at the Church, 
he's led the development of Annual Leadership Conferences, major 
renovations of the upper level of the Church, the implementation of 
Before and After Care School Program and the partnership with the 
Arlington Housing Corporation for the development of thirty-six 
affordable housing units which opened in May 2011.
   Dr. Hamlin is a pillar of the Nauck community and Arlington is truly 
blessed to have had his service. Godspeed to Dr. Hamlin as he leaves 
Macedonia Baptist to take on a senior position at the National 
Cathedral.

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