[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 131 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING REVEREND SOLOMON KINLOCH

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Reverend 
Solomon W. Kinloch, Jr.'s incredible community and pastoral leadership 
in Michigan's 12th Congressional District.
  Reverend Solomon W. Kinloch, Jr. was born to the late Solomon, Sr. 
and Janie Cousar Kinloch on July 28, 1973. He began his work in 
ministry under the tutelage of Rev. Robert Smith, Jr. at the New Bethel 
Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. In 1998, Reverend Kinloch accepted 
his call to pastor at Triumph Church in Detroit, Michigan. At the 
beginning of his tenure, Triumph Church's membership was less than 50 
people. Under Rev. Kinloch's visionary leadership, Triumph Church has 
since grown into several campuses with thirteen weekly services for 
more than 40,000 members.
  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reverend Kinloch 
spearheaded the expansion of Triumph Church's outreach with the 
creation of `Drive-In Church' at their Southfield location and 6 online 
worship services, spreading hope and helping the community stay 
connected when they could not safely gather in person. Reverend Kinloch 
held prayer calls to help our community and their membership remain 
grounded in their faith and continuing to spread joy amongst fear. 
Reverend Kinloch ensured our communities had access to basic needs for 
their ability to not just survive the pandemic but thrive, by providing 
free laptops for members in need and other essentials like food and 
access to testing. Reverend Kinloch's year-round exemplary leadership 
will always be a testament to his unwavering faith and his commitment 
and drive to serve others.
  Please join me in recognition of Reverend Kinloch's numerous 
accomplishments and service to the people of Michigan's 12th District. 
We thank him for his service and wish him well.

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