[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E119-E120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIVIERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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                         HON. DONNA E. SHALALA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 3, 2020

  Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, I rise in celebration of the 75th 
anniversary of Riviera Presbyterian Church.
  Founded in 1945, Riviera Presbyterian Church provides a religious 
home for people of faith from the greater Miami area. As a mission-
driven church, Riviera Presbyterian Church strives to help improve its 
community by maintaining an active outreach program. Advocating for 
undocumented immigrants, the LGBT community, and environmental 
protection, Riviera Presbyterian Church is committed to promoting 
equality for all through social justice.

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  In 75 years of service, Riviera Presbyterian has shown inspiration 
and love to whoever walks into the church, regardless of culture and 
background. Riviera Presbyterian was the first Anglo Presbyterian 
congregation to welcome a black man into pastoral leadership and 
ordained the first woman of the Presbyterian Church in South Florida. 
May the church continue to break barriers while assisting our beautiful 
community.
  I'm deeply grateful to Riviera Presbyterian Church for its hard work 
and dedication to the Miami community.

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