[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF WEST POINT BAPTIST 
                    CHURCH IN JACKSONVILLE, ALABAMA

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
100th anniversary of the founding of West Point Baptist Church located 
in Jacksonville, Alabama.
  The church was founded on May 19, 1918, by 21 men and women. They 
first held their services in the West Point School building. When the 
school abandoned this structure in 1931, the congregation bought and 
remodeled it. This building was used until 1967 when they constructed a 
new red brick veneer structure on that site. The red brick building was 
enlarged and adapted to meet the need of a growing church family.
  Sadly, this building was totally destroyed by a tornado on March 19, 
2018. Although the building can no longer be used for worship, the 
church family continues to grow in spirit and increase in numbers.
  The current pastor, Reverend Ronny J. Moore has served at West Point 
Baptist since March of 2011.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the congregation of 
West Point Baptist Church on the 100th Anniversary.

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