[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     REVEREND CANON GEORGE L. BONNER'S 40TH ORIENTATION ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Reverend 
Canon George L. Bonner's 40th Orientation Anniversary at St. Albans 
Episcopal Church in Canarsie, New York on Sunday, December 16th.
  In 1973, Reverend Canon Bonner left Belize for Codrington College in 
Barbados to study theology. He went on to the University of the West 
Indies for a Bachelor in Theology and a Master of Science in Education 
at Brooklyn College in New York.
  In 1978, Reverend Canon Bonner was ordained as a Priest at the 
Cathedral of St. Michael and All Angels in Barbados. A decade into his 
spiritual journey, he was called to relocate to Brooklyn, New York and 
joined the All Saints Parish in East New York.
  Upon arriving in New York, Reverend Canon Bonner was propelled into a 
position at St. Albans Episcopal Church and has proudly served the 
congregation ever since. He has provided spiritual guidance to the 
Canarsie community with admirable dedication and passion. Under the 
leadership of Reverend Canon Bonner, St. Albans Episcopal Church has 
overseen multimillion dollar renovations and expansions of the church.
  Reverend Canon Bonner has the love and support of his wife, Ms. 
Marjorie Bradley-Bonner, his sons George and Kurt and six 
grandchildren: Marquise, Roshika, Geante, Bryanna, Owen and Matthew.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of the legacy of this great leader, I ask that 
you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Reverend Canon George L. Bonner on his 40th Orientation Anniversary.

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