[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 183 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING A TRAILBLAZER IN OUR COMMUNITY, REV. DR. FREDERICK D. HAYNES 
                                  III

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                         HON. JASMINE CROCKETT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2023

  Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize someone who I 
not only call a constituent but my pastor and a dear friend--Rev. Dr. 
Frederick D. Haynes III.
  Pastor Haynes, born in Dallas, TX, has committed his life to not only 
serving within the walls of his Church--Friendship-West Baptist 
Church--but has made it his mission to stand up for those without a 
voice. Specifically, his advocacy and commitment to advancing our 
community can be seen through his strong continued fight for fair 
lending practices, advocating for just food policies, seeking much-
needed criminal justice reform, and much more.
  One initiative born from the vision of Dr. Haynes is the successful 
THRIVE Intern and Leadership Program. During the first year, the 
Program employed nearly 100 young black males between the ages of 16 
through 19. Since its inception, the program has expanded and now 
employs both young men and women across North Texas. The young people 
intern with local businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as 
well as Friendship-West and are paid at a rate above minimum wage while 
receiving intentional mentoring and engaging in community service. This 
program became so successful that Dr. Haynes received recognition from 
President Barack Obama for the creation and success of the program.
  Celebrating his 40th Pastoral Anniversary earlier this year, Pastor 
Haynes has remained a dynamic and powerful teacher of God's word who 
has been a source of hope and encouragement for many. Through his 
leadership, Friendship. West has grown its ministry and membership from 
less than 100 members in 1983 to over 13,000.
  While there is much to celebrate and commend Pastor Haynes for, I'd 
be remiss if I didn't extend congratulations and recognition on his 
recent appointment as the new leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, one 
of the nation's oldest civil rights organizations. Founded in 1971 by 
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has been on the 
frontlines of working to make the American Dream a reality for all 
while advocating for peace and justice around the world. Under his 
leadership, I know that the organization will only grow and reach new 
heights in its impact on underserved communities.
  It is safe to say that Pastor Haynes is a coalition builder, social 
activist, eloquent orator, and someone who has never forgotten about 
the people. He continues to challenge the status quo and redefine what 
it means to be a Pastor. The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV 
that ``But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither 
have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared 
for them that love him''. I'm convinced that the best is truly yet to 
come for Pastor Haynes, and I look forward to our continued partnership 
on the issues pressing our neighbors.

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