[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DR. BRIAN E, KENNEDY AND MRS. HILDA KENNEDY FOR 25 YEARS OF 
       SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP WITH MT. ZION CHURCH OF ONTARIO, CA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 2023

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Brian E. Kennedy and Mrs. Hilda Kennedy for their 25 years of service 
and leadership with Mt. Zion Church of Ontario, California. Dr. Kennedy 
serves as the Senior Pastor, and Mrs. Kennedy serves as the First Lady 
of Mt. Zion Church. Founded in 1922. Mt. Zion is a historic anchor in 
Ontario, known as the first African American-led church in the city.
  The Kennedys joined the church in 1988 and have faithfully served 
their community, church, and family for the last 25 years. Under their 
leadership, Mt. Zion has significantly grown in membership and service 
to the community. Today. the church is a diverse, multi-generational 
congregation and serves more than 1,700 members across several 
counties. The Kennedys lead Mt. Zion in various community outreach 
efforts including the annual Harvest Festival (a free, safe family-
friendly event connecting with more than 1,000 residents). Go Sunday 
(an in-person program that evangelizes and provides food to unhoused 
individuals). Helping Hands (a ministry providing food and clothing 
each week to neighbors in need), and Resurrection Sunday in the Park (a 
public celebration held at Ontario City Town Square focusing on Jesus' 
death, burial, and resurrection).
  For their outstanding accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Dr. Brian E. Kennedy and Mrs. Hilda Kennedy. Their years of service and 
commitment to the city and the people of Ontario are worthy of the 
highest commendation.

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