[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E542-E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING PASTOR B.R. DANIELS, JR.'S 25TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY AT 
               THE FIRST GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Pastor B.R. 
Daniels, Jr.'s 25th Pastoral Anniversary at the First Greater New Hope 
Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
  A native of Fort Worth, Pastor Daniels attended and graduated from 
O.D. Wyatt High School. After completing high school, he answered the 
call of duty and enlisted in the

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United States Army where he faithfully served his country for 8 years. 
Pastor Daniels was honorably discharged in 1992, at the rank of 
Sergeant E-5.
  In early 1993, when the First Greater New Hope Baptist Church often 
referred to as ``The Hope,'' was in search of a new pastor and leader, 
Reverend Daniels was called upon to occupy the pulpit. The congregation 
knew right away that they had the right man for the job.
  On May 2, 1993, Pastor Daniels became the second pastor of the First 
Greater New Hope Baptist Church, and he continues to lead his 
congregation today.
  Under his leadership, the First Greater New Hope Baptist Church 
established multiple ministries and grew to over 600 active members.
  If that is not enough, Pastor Daniels is also currently pursuing a 
master's degree in Theology at the Trinity Theological Seminary.
  Most importantly, he is the proud father of Brittany and Brianna 
Daniels, and the proud grandfather of Britton Ray Daniels.
  After 25 years, Pastor Daniels has certainly left his mark not only 
on his church but also in the City of Fort Worth. His passion and love 
for the ministry explain why so many follow his vision of hope.
  Therefore, I include in the Record this statement in recognition of 
Pastor B.R. Daniels, Jr.'s 25 years of dedicated service to the First 
Greater New Hope Baptist Church.

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