[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DEMETRIUS WEST, INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC ARTIST AND 
         COMMUNITY LEADER, AND THE JESUS PROMOTERS GOSPEL CHOIR

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 8, 2024

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of Demetrius West and 
The Jesus Promoters Gospel Choir on their 20th anniversary.
  Demetrius was influenced by his great-grandmother and discovered his 
passion for gospel music at an early age. As an internationally-
renowned recording artist, he has shared the stage with notable Gospel 
and Christian artists such as Marvin Sapp, Byron Cage, Kirk Franklin, 
and Chris Tomlin. His work made the Billboard Music Charts several 
times and has held several No. 1 hits on Gospel airplay radio charts. 
In 2015, Demetrius released the album ``Jesus Promoter'' in 2015 
featuring award-winning Earnest Pugh and 40-voice choir, The Jesus 
Promoters.
  An Indianapolis native, Demetrius has a deep-rooted sense of 
community, exemplified by his support to the Resource Hub Foundation, 
Westside Baptist Church, and other local organizations aiding families 
in need. He is additionally involved in local politics and elections, 
and as Minister of Music and Arts for the Westside Missionary Baptist 
Church with Pastor Michael O. Bryant. He has assisted many choirs, 
groups, soloists, and musicians with his knowledge and love of music by 
conducting workshops and seminars nationwide to help other ministries 
perfect their talents.
  Music helps us translate joy, sorrow, and faith. Demetrius West and 
The Jesus Promoters is a voice that resonates across generations and 
will continue to play a role in the cultural fabric of our community.
  Demetrius is married to the lovely Shalette West, and they have one 
beautiful daughter, Zanobia Denise.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Demetrius West and The 
Jesus Promoters Gospel Choir on their 20-year celebration.

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