[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DR. CHARLES E. ANDERSON, SR. AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN 
                            CENTRAL FLORIDA

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Dr. Charles E. Anderson, Sr. is the Senior 
Pastor and Founder of Trinity Church--one church in several locations. 
Dr. Anderson has served over 25 years in pastoral ministry and has had 
the opportunity to serve in various capacities in the International, 
National, State, and Local arenas. He is the President of Unity in the 
Community in Haines City, Florida, which is a group of local pastors, 
local businesses, and community leaders who work together to promote 
unity in the Haines City community and other surrounding areas 
throughout Polk County. UIC promotes and develops economic empowerment 
for businesses and fosters positive relationships between city 
government, law enforcement, and citizens.
  Through Dr. Anderson's leadership, UIC and Trinity Church have 
championed several annual community projects and programs such as 
hosting a testing site for COVID-19 vaccines, a community feeding 
program, constructing affordable housing in the East Polk County area, 
a work readiness program that educates youth and prepares them for 
success, a back-to-school bash which continues to serve more than 2,000 
families with backpacks and school supplies, and a Miracle Christmas 
serving over 250 families with bicycles, toys, and gift cards.
  Dr. Anderson serves on the Central Florida Health Care Board of 
Directors where he provides guidance for policies and strategic 
development. He also serves on the Advent Health Diversity, Equality, 
and Inclusion Council. Dr. Anderson has also worked with the State 
Attorney's office of the 10th Judicial Circuit to host several 
expungement seminars to allow citizens with criminal records to be 
sealed or expunged and live more productive lives.
  Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, a 
Master of Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Divinity from Logos 
University Christian College in Jacksonville. He also received a second 
Master of Ministry from Warner University in Lake Wales. Dr. Anderson 
has been married to Dr. Judith F. Anderson for the past 42 years. He 
has two sons, Charles II (Shaelis) and Javier (Chassidee), nine 
grandchildren, and two great-grandkids.

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