[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 26, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING REVEREND TONY LEE

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. 
Brown) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Madam Speaker, let me begin by wishing you a 
very happy birthday on behalf of the 435 Members of the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to introduce Reverend Tony Lee. He is 
the founder and senior pastor of the Community of Hope AME Church.
  Reverend Lee is a pillar of our community in Prince George's County 
and the entire region, not just as a faith leader, but as an advocate 
for those in need.
  I have had a longstanding relationship with him, partnering on a wide 
variety of issues, including domestic violence, building trust between 
the community and law enforcement, tackling poverty, and moving forward 
on social justice issues. And, during the month of January and 
February, we worked together during the government shutdown, serving 
working families who were struggling to make ends meet.
  I have had the privilege of worshipping at Community of Hope many 
times over the years. The name of the church reflects its character: a 
community where we live and raise our families, where we pray and teach 
hope as a critical ingredient necessary for faith and our daily lives.

  He is a preacher who speaks to people in a language they understand. 
He draws people into church who would not otherwise do so, going into 
every neighborhood and going down every street.
  Reverend Tony Lee is the son of proud parents, Orlando Lee and 
Reverend Nancy T. Lee, who are joining us in the Capitol today.

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