[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 189 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF BISHOP PHILLIP BROOKS

  (Mrs. LAWRENCE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Bishop Phillip Brooks, who passed away at 88 years old, as 
the First Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ.
  After moving to Michigan in 1949, Bishop Brooks became a leader in 
the faith community for Detroit. He was also the first African-American 
pastor to broadcast on television in Detroit.
  Bishop Brooks also stressed and taught the importance of 
relationships and service within the community.
  The bishop became the supporter of several Detroit institutions, 
including the Charles Wright Museum of African American History, and he 
raised money and resources to aid displaced New York workers after 9/11 
and supported relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
  His 36 years on the executive board of the Church of God in Christ 
was the longest of any bishop. Detroit and the faith community will 
always remember Bishop Brooks for his devoted service.
  I take personal privilege to honor his spiritual leadership for me 
and for my family, the Cranford family.

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