[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING ARCHBISHOP MARY FLOYD PALMER

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                           HON. DWIGHT EVANS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. EVANS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Archbishop Mary Floyd 
Palmer, affectionately known as Bishop Mary. On March 16, 2019, Bishop 
Mary was installed as the first woman Presiding Prelate of the 
Philadelphia Council of Clergy, Inc.
  The Philadelphia Council of Clergy, Inc. is a non-profit organization 
founded in 1994 as an ecumenical group of multi-cultural faith-based 
leaders who desire to alleviate suffering, overcome oppression and 
foster justice and peace, not only in Philadelphia but in all 
communities nationwide.
  Bishop Mary is the eldest daughter of Rev. Dr. Melvin and the late 
Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd. Bishop Mary is a graduate of the Philadelphia 
High School for Girls and has obtained a Doctor of Ministry. In July 
2009, Bishop Mary was ordained and consecrated to the Episcopal Office 
of Bishop in Atlanta, Georgia. In May 2011, Bishop Mary was selected by 
the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women to 
receive their prestigious ``Woman of the Year in Ministry'' award.
  In 2006, Bishop Mary entered full-time ministry as a Motivational 
Speaker. She is passionate about prison ministries and she serves as a 
volunteer instructor teaching a weekly Reality Life Skills Class for 
male inmates since 1988. In October 2011, she became Founder and Pastor 
of The Samaritan Temple, a place where hope exists. Bishop Mary serves 
as the Corresponding Secretary for the National Congress of Black 
Women, Philadelphia Chapter and actively serves in several capacities 
on several committees.
  On behalf of the 3rd Congressional District of Pennsylvania, I am 
pleased to offer my sincere congratulations to Archbishop Mary Floyd 
Palmer in achieving this historic appointment as the first woman 
Presiding Prelate of the Philadelphia Council of Clergy, Inc.

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