[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 80 (Thursday, May 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING PASTOR AMELIO HOWARD FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO GRACE 
                    TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2023

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of 
Pastor Amelio P. Howard of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Pastor Howard received 
his calling to the ministry in March 1989 and has served as Pastor of 
Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church since being installed as Pastor 
on May 2, 1993.
  Answering the spiritual call to service leads so many people to a 
rewarding and prosperous life, and that can certainly be said for 
Pastor Howard. He has upheld his Christian duty to his God, to his 
family, and to his church of believers for 30 years. That long and 
steady leadership has certainly changed countless lives for the better, 
and the Pine Bluff community can be proud of Pastor Howard's commitment 
to them and to his faith.
  Grace Temple Church's motto is, ``We Are The Friendly Church That 
Loves People.'' That motto is lived by Pastor Howard daily. He has 
created a church community that embraces, with love and grace, everyone 
who is guided by God. We can all learn from the Church's motto and from 
Pastor Howard's faithfulness. As a cornerstone of the Pine Bluff 
community, I know that I am joined by many in saying to Pastor Howard, 
``well done, good and faithful servant.'' He has earned the respect of 
his community, and I am proud to share his example with the people of 
the United States of America today.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Pastor Howard for his 30 years of service to his 
church and his community in Pine Bluff.

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