[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 186 (Friday, October 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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                      REMEMBERING BISHOP LEE WARD

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 30, 2020

  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor Bishop 
Lee Ward, the former senior pastor of Greater Harvest Church of God in 
Christ in Memphis, who passed on Tuesday at the age of 97. Bishop Ward, 
a native of Abbeville, Alabama, joined the Marine Corps in April 1943 
and was later recognized with a 2012 Congressional Gold Medal as one of 
the remaining 362 Montfort Point Marines for their service during World 
War II. On the reverse of that cherished medal reads this inscription: 
``For Outstanding Perseverance and Courage that Inspired Social Change 
in the Marine Corps.'' Bishop Ward went on to serve in the Korean and 
Vietnam Wars in 26 years with the Marines, retiring as a master gunnery 
sergeant. As pastor of Greater Harvest COGIC, Bishop Ward served for 42 
years before turning over his legacy to his son, Elder Renardo Ward. I 
express my condolences to Bishop Ward's wife, Julia, his children and 
grandchildren, his many friends and the entire Greater Harvest and 
COGIC community. Bishop Ward led an exemplary life, and he will be 
missed.

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