[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CORLETTA VAUGHN

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I would like to acknowledge and celebrate 
the exemplary leadership and faith-based work of Dr. Corletta J. Vaughn 
as Senior Pastor of Holy Ghost Cathedral in Michigan's 13th District 
Strong for thirty-six years.
  Dr. Vaughn is a trailblazer among women in the ministry through her 
notable accomplishments. She began her journey in 1974, was named 
bishop in 1995 in Nigeria, and was elected to the Office of Presiding 
Bishop over International Outreach Go Tell It Ministry Worldwide 
Network and Churches in 1999. Throughout this time, she has ministered 
in more than twenty-eight countries.
  Beyond serving the spiritual needs of her congregation, Dr. Vaughn 
has dedicated herself to serving the community by organizing food 
drives, clothing drives, sponsoring community day events, and has even 
opened her doors of the church as a COVID vaccination site. She has 
showcased a drive to uplift the community through her proactive efforts 
to strengthen leadership among members. She is the president of the 
International Institute of Expansion; Women who Soar and the founder 
and chancellor of Kingdom and Faith Bible College in Detroit, which 
trains school ministers to become leaders.
  In short, Dr. Corletta Vaughn has become a pillar in the community 
and internationally. Her work has demonstrated her passion for 
teaching, preaching, and leadership development which strives to create 
a better future for our communities. Please join me in recognition of 
her outstanding achievement.

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