[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
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                 HONORING REVEREND DR. ANTHONY L. RILEY

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. CORI BUSH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Ms. BUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise with the people of St. Louis to honor 
the outstanding tenure of Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Riley. Rev. Riley has 
served as Senior Pastor at Central Baptist Church for five years.
  As a historically Black church in the St. Louis community, Central 
Baptist Church has a rich 178-year-old history. Rev. Riley has made his 
mark as the church's fourteenth senior pastor. He formerly served as 
Executive Pastor for the Luke Church in Texas, where he provided 
leadership to staff, associate ministers, and diaconate.
  As a devoted father and dedicated pastor to the congregants of 
Central Baptist Church, Rev. Riley has consistently answered the call 
of public service. In 2022, Rev Riley earned his Doctorate of Ministry 
degree in Leadership and Preaching at Virginia Union University's 
School of Theology. Within his education and ministry, Rev. Riley has 
strived to establish holistic practices for the next generation of 
ministers. His goal of teaching and unifying our communities of faith 
distinguishes him as a leader for all people.
  Rev. Riley truly embodies the principles of love, dignity, service, 
and humility that define the characteristics of a successful leader in 
ministry. On behalf of Missouri's First District, I congratulate Rev. 
Riley on his five-year anniversary and thank him for his continued 
commitment to service.