[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           PASTOR TOMMY SMITH

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2021

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Tommy Smith, the 
Pastor of the First Church of God in Christ in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. 
Pastor Smith has been in ministry at the same location for over fifty 
years. He began his ministry as a musician for the church before 
progressing to a Sunday school teacher and assistant pastor. Pastor 
Smith is now the District Superintendent of Congregation in Sulphur 
Springs, Bonham, Commerce, Talco, and Mt. Pleasant areas. He is also 
the Chief Financial Officer of the Texas Northeast 3rd Jurisdiction of 
Churches of God in Christ.
  In 2020, Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Theology from Newburgh 
Theological Institute after battling with cancer. He also attended 
advanced courses from the Dallas Theological Seminary. In addition, 
Pastor Smith worked for the Marketplace Ministries in Mt. Pleasant as a 
chaplain, Titus Regional Medical Center as chaplain, and Mt. Pleasant 
Police Department as a ride along chaplain. He continues to set 
excellent examples to others in ministry as a Dean of Ordination for 
newly licensed ministers in the Great State of Texas. Pastor Smith 
loves the Lord and will continue this ministry until the Lord calls; 
``Well done thy good and faithful servant.''
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize Pastor Smith's devotion to God, Country, and his 
congregation. Furthermore, Madam Speaker, I extend my personal 
commendations to Pastor Smith for all he has done in service of the 4th 
Congressional District of Texas.

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