[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING ANTHONY AND KAREN REED OF THE PURPLE CHURCH

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                         HON. DONNA E. SHALALA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2019

  Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I rise in celebration of pastors Rev. Dr. 
Anthony Reed and Rev. Karen Reed of South Miami-Dade's Martin Memorial 
African Methodist Episcopal Church, commonly known as the Purple 
Church.
  The Reeds have been with the Purple Church for 14 years, providing 
constant support and inspiration for the Richmond Heights community. 
The Purple Church maintains active community outreach initiatives, 
including a food program, support for the homeless and juvenile 
offenders, and toy giveaways. The Reeds' leadership has brought their 
community together to participate in and benefit from these community 
service activities.
  The Reeds are committed to helping anyone who comes to them looking 
for support, regardless of culture or background. This spirit of 
acceptance led them to found the Unity Gathering, through which members 
of multiple churches come together in worship. The Unity Gathering also 
serves to raise scholarship funds to help attend college.
  I'm deeply grateful to Anthony and Karen Reed and for their 
dedication to the South Dade community.

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