[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            RECOGNIZING REVEREND DR. FREDERICK D. HAYNES III

  (Ms. CROCKETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Reverend Dr. 
Frederick D. Haynes III, who is celebrating 40 years of being pastor at 
Friendship-West Baptist Church.
  As a dynamic and influential teacher of God's word, he has remained a 
beacon of hope for many in Dallas and across our country.
  Joining Friendship-West as pastor in 1983, the church's membership 
has grown tremendously, starting with just under 100 members and now 
serving over 12,000.
  As a servant leader, he has embedded himself in our communities. He 
has remained at the forefront of empowering underserved people while 
taking the lead in advocating for issues such as voting rights, fair 
lending practices, just food policies, and criminal justice reform. 
That is just the tip of the iceberg.
  Through the years, Pastor Haynes has remained faithful to the 
assignment God has called him to.
  As a member of Friendship-West, his friend, and his Congresswoman, I 
couldn't be any prouder of the work he is doing as he continues to 
challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be a pastor.
  I congratulate Pastor Haynes on 40 years as pastor and your lifetime 
of service to our community.

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