[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E41-E42]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PASTOR SAMUEL LEE PEPPERS LIFE AND SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Pastor Samuel Lee Peppers and to grieve his passing. A dedicated public 
servant, his devotion to his community, state, and nation is worthy of 
remembrance and commendation.
  Pastor Samuel was born on October 16, 1949 in Itta Bena, Mississippi 
as the 2nd of 11 children in the Peppers family. He graduated from 
Valley State University before furthering his education at the 
University of Kentucky. After graduating from UK, he was recruited to 
the University of Michigan to continue his studies, where he eventually 
was employed in the Printing Department for over 30 years.
  Pastor Samuel came to faith at an early age, and when he moved up to 
the University of Michigan, he found a new home in the Greater Fountain 
Church of God in Christ in Ann Arbor.
  He served there for over 50 years, having been their Pastor since 
1995. His motto was ``You have to be `FAT': Faithful, Available, and 
Teachable to Serve the Lord!'' Known by many in his community as a 
``living embodiment of the Word of God'', he was a man of great 
integrity and wisdom whose influence will be felt long after his 
passing.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating and 
honoring the life and service of Pastor Samuel Lee Peppers. A spiritual 
leader to many, his presence will be greatly missed but his memory will 
live on in his three brothers, six sisters, and a host of nieces and 
nephews. An avid Michigan sports fan and a long-time season ticket 
holder, he was certainly smiling down on us as our Wolverines finally 
won the National Championship in Houston this past Monday. Go Blue.

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