[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CORONA

  (Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the First 
Baptist Church of Corona on its 100th anniversary.
  First Baptist is the bedrock of Corona, Queens. It provides a food 
pantry, tax preparation, summer youth employment, and more. The 
church's service extends well beyond its congregation to all of Corona, 
one of the most diverse immigrant communities in the world.
  First Baptist is led by Pastor Patrick H. Young. Pastor Young's 
commitment to service is unfailing. When Corona became the epicenter of 
the pandemic in early 2020, he and First Baptist community members 
stepped up the church's food distribution, serving hundreds of families 
each week. He also hosted multiple mobile testing and vaccination 
sites. Now, the church seeks to start a medical clinic to help their 
community recover and thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to join me in recognizing the First 
Baptist Church of Corona. In their century of service, they have 
modeled the true values of welcoming the stranger and loving thy 
neighbor. It is my privilege to represent them.

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