[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF PASTOR ITASKER HOLLINS, SR.

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2020

  Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise to 
honor the life of Pastor Itasker Hollins, Sr., who passed away on 
February 2, 2020 at the age of 82. His legacy will live on through the 
love of his family and friends. Pastor Hollins was blessed with the 
support of his family, his wife Julia, daughters Judith, Diane, Nancy, 
son Elder Itasker, Jr., their spouses, and grandchildren, as well as 
sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, and church family.
  On April 20, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, Pastor Hollins was born the 13th 
of 15 children to Pastor Booker T. Hollins, Sr. and Missionary Viola 
Hollins. In 1952 his family relocated to California. Pastor Hollins met 
Julia in 1955 and they married two years later. They created a loving 
family of three daughters and one son.
  Many momentous achievements outline Pastor Hollins' career. In 1975, 
he and Julia began services at the Oak Park Methodist Church in 
Sacramento, California. He and his wife later formed the All Nations 
Church on Broadway in the heart of the Oak Park community. There, the 
congregation benefited from programs including a weekly food bank, 
annual home buyers' seminars, financial classes, jail and prison 
outreach programs, yearly prostate and breast cancer seminars, computer 
training, tutoring programs, and summer youth programs. The project was 
named ``The Miracle on Broadway''. The work of Pastor Hollins and his 
wife only continued to grow. In 2013, the Itasker Hollins Community 
Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Related 
California Corporation, built a senior complex in Oak Park. For over 
four decades, Pastor Hollins served the ministry, earning him 
recognition as a spiritual and community leader.
  Madam Speaker, today we honor Pastor Itasker Hollins, Sr. and his 
contributions to our community. His legacy will live on forever.

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