[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 115 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H3588-H3589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF REGINALD ALTON POPE

  (Ms. BARRAGAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BARRAGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Pastor 
Reginald Alton Pope, a beloved faith and community leader in Los 
Angeles.
  Under Pastor Pope's direction, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church went 
beyond the walls of the church to offer support services to its 
neighbors, did outreach to the unhoused, provided unemployment 
services, and much more.
  I witnessed this work after worshipping with the church on a Father's 
Day morning.
  It was a moving service. Pastor Pope preached that this country is 
big enough for all our children. I will always remember Pastor Pope's 
passion and his compassion.
  Pastor Pope founded the Watts Area Ministers as a force for positive 
community change. I was honored to participate in their annual Martin 
Luther King Day festivities, always first-rate, service-focused events.
  After a life of service to our community, Pastor Pope passed away on 
June 16, 2021.
  He is missed.

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