[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF McALLEN

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
First Presbyterian Church of McAllen. For 110 years, First Presbyterian 
has brought members of the community together in song, faith and 
service.
  The First Presbyterian Church of McAllen had humble beginnings, 
starting with just 13 people in a lumber field in 1908. As time went 
on, the church grew, overcoming every obstacle that came its way. 
Today, the church has a congregation of over 300 people.
  Among its achievements is the establishment of Su Casa De Esperanza--
a nonprofit which helps families both before and after childbirth to 
ensure the health and happiness of the child and parents. First 
Presbyterian also launched a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance hosting 
site for newly arrived asylum seekers, providing them with food, 
clothing, and a warm welcome to the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent the hard-working individuals 
of the First Presbyterian Church of McAllen. Church leadership and its 
congregants are a shining example of what the 15th District of Texas 
has to offer

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