[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 113 (Thursday, June 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E545-E546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING RUDOLPH HYDE AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                   CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2020

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Pastor Dr. Rudolph M. Hyde is a native of 
the Caribbean Island of Jamaica who migrated to the United States of 
America and attended Polk State College; graduating with a degree in 
Computer Network Engineering. He was also awarded an honorary degree of 
Doctor of Ministry from Isaiah University.
  Recognizing and nurturing the anointing and calling upon his life, 
Pastor Rudolph was ordained as an Elder and has served in various

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leadership positions throughout the years. His love for ministry led 
him to start the Faith Temple Apostolic Ministries International church 
in Eagle Lake, Florida in March 2014, and was ordained as the Pastor. 
He is supported by his wife Marlene and four children.
  The church in Eagle Lake is a multi-cultural ministry serving the 
whole individual regardless of challenges or limitations. He believes 
there is nothing too difficult for God and believes that a voice in the 
community is a voice for hope and identity. Through the platform of his 
ministry, he has opened opportunities to work and help in the community 
by addressing the needs of the people. Over the years, the ministry has 
been able to provide food, clothing and funds to the general public 
through the Feed the People Program.
  For the last 6 years, the ministry has hosted a free public annual 
event known as Jamaica Day, bringing Caribbean culture, food and music 
to the community of Polk County which draws in hundreds of people 
annually.
  With his passion for giving back, Pastor Hyde also founded Hyde's 
Academy in Eagle Lake to provide Computer and CPR training to the 
general community with the American Heart Association's support. He 
believes that there is nothing impossible that the human mind cannot 
accomplish if we work and unite together.

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