[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING THE GUEST CHAPLAIN

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I would just like to make my morning 
remarks a bit later, but I want to acknowledge and thank my good friend 
the Reverend Adolphus Lacey of the famous Bethany Baptist Church, not 
too far from where I live in Brooklyn, for leading us in this morning's 
prayer.
  It is great to see you here. You are a leader in bringing the message 
of the Lord down here to all of us, but also doing many good works here 
on Earth. You do both, as the Prophet Micah would have wanted you to 
do.
  And I have a great relationship with Bethany Baptist Church. Bill 
Jones--when I ran for Congress, they were sort of running a racist 
campaign against me, and Bill Jones--the Reverend Bill Jones--who was a 
disciple of Dr. King, rallied the ministers to support me and help me 
win.
  So the relationship with Bethany Baptist goes way back, but it has 
even blossomed further under the great leadership of Pastor Lacey. I am 
so proud he is here so all of the Nation can see why we in Brooklyn 
love Pastor Adolphus Lacey.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.
  Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. President, I also want to recognize the Reverend 
Adolphus C. Lacey for not only offering that beautiful prayer but for 
his extraordinary leadership and advocacy in Brooklyn, NY, and beyond.
  He is the senior pastor at Bethany Baptist Church in Brooklyn. He is 
a pastor, theologian, and activist who has served as the spiritual 
adviser to the New York Justice League. He is also a member of the East 
Brooklyn Congregations in the National Action Network and also a member 
of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
  He is an extraordinary public servant who has dedicated himself to 
lifting up other communities, to lifting up his community, to lifting 
up those who need a voice. And I am so grateful for his shining 
presence, for the light he is bringing to this community, as he brings 
to all of New York.
  I yield the floor.

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