[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E713-E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING PASTOR DWAYNE R. GILLISON, SR.

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Pastor Dwayne R. 
Gillison, Sr., as he receives the Community Leadership Award from the 
Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, Inc. Pastor Gillison's 
devotion to his faith and public service will be recognized at the 
116th Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs Convention.
  Pastor Gillison is a proud graduate of the State University of New 
York Brockport, the Bible College of Rochester, and the Houghton 
Christian Academy. In 2022, Pastor Gillison was elevated to Pastor of 
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Buffalo. In his ministry, Pastor Gillison 
has led the construction of the Mount Olive Senior Manor, an affordable 
housing community for seniors on the East Side of Buffalo. Working with 
People Inc., the complex will provide 65 accessible housing units to 
seniors in need.

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  Beyond his pastoral work, Pastor Gillison is committed to serving his 
community in all capacities. Through his leadership with the Concerned 
Clergy Coalition, the Baptist Ministers Conference of Buffalo & 
Vicinity, and the Urban Think Tank, Pastor Gillison is a guiding figure 
in the community. Further, Pastor Gillison leads the Mount Olive 
Development Corporation, a non-profit organization founded by his late 
father, Pastor William Gillison. With the Mount Olive Development 
Corporation, Pastor Gillison provides resources for families on 
Buffalo's East Side to address their economic, social, and educational 
needs. Pastor Gillison established the Buffalo Raiders Little League 
Football team, a safe place for youth to participate in healthy 
programming.
  Today, Pastor Gillison is a loving husband to his wife, Victoria, 
father of three, and grandfather of three. He continues to unify our 
community through his devotion to faith and commitment to service. 
Please join me in congratulating Pastor Dwayne R. Gillison, Sr. for 
receiving the Community Leadership Award and thanking him for his 
remarkable dedication to our community.

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