[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF BUFFALO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 15, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to recognize 
the impact of Calvary Baptist Church of Buffalo. Calvary Baptist will 
celebrate its 85th anniversary on September 15, 2023, which will mark 
several decades of critical service to our community and its residents.
  Calvary began on Clinton Street with Rev. Polite in 1938, and through 
the years, has become a staple of the Western New York region. This 
church is compassionate and dedicated to the mission of helping others, 
and they do this through local and global leadership that focuses on 
fostering strong intergenerational disciples. The efforts in Christian 
education have made significant impacts on the lives of many, and the 
nurturing of all followers (of every generation) is a testament to the 
love and unity within this church family. Every day, our community 
ought to recognize and appreciate the leadership and members of Calvary 
for their selfless work and devotion. Their contributions to the 
betterment of our community have not gone unnoticed, and their impact 
extends far beyond the walls of the congregation.
  Reverend Corey Bernard Gibson of Buffalo, New York, was named as the 
seventh and current pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Gibson 
has continued to carry out community service, catering to both 
spiritual and social needs. This includes the continuation of the 
Community Outreach Day and the establishment of a scholarship for the 
local community high school, along with various other events throughout 
the year that focus on benefiting the children of Buffalo. It is 
critically important to recognize such efforts, and I ask that you join 
me in thanking the leaders and membership of Calvary Baptist, alike, 
for their successful endeavors over the last 85 years.

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