[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING PASTOR ALI

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a man of faith from 
my district, Pastor Bryan Ali.
  Pastor Ali has been my friend for more than 50 years. He was the 
``pastor in the hood,'' as we called him, at New Psalmist Worship 
Center in Newark, New Jersey. His story is one that should inspire us 
all.
  Pastor Ali received his spiritual calling during a time when he 
fought homelessness and chemical addiction. He improved his life 
through the power of the Lord. His own personal reformation led to a 
doctoral degree in holistic theology. He served as president of the 
Baptist Ministers Conference of Newark and Vicinity.
  In addition, he was the spiritual counselor for the Newark Anti-
Violence Coalition and served on the board of the Newark Community 
Health Centers.
  I was honored when he accepted the invitation to be the guest 
chaplain here in Congress.
  Pastor Ali was an outstanding clergyman, an incredible leader, and an 
inspirational figure in our community. He will be missed.

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