[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING BISHOP ROBERT (BOB) L. JACKSON AND ACTS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH'S 
                            40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2024

  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
40th anniversary of Acts Full Gospel Church located in Oakland, 
California.
  As this occasion also marks his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, I want to 
congratulate the church's founder, Bishop Bob Jackson, for his enduring 
service and commitment to the East Bay community.
  Deriving from a small bible study, the church held its first service 
on May 6, 1984, with just 15 members. Four decades later, Acts Full 
Gospel Church has a congregation of more than 6,000 members, with 30 
ministries diligently working to improve the lives of Oaklanders.
  As Senior Pastor, Bishop Bob Jackson has continuously used his 
platform to give back to those in need. Working alongside his wife, 
First Lady Barbara Jackson, they have made Acts Full Gospel Church a 
community pillar.
  Additionally, he has founded several non-profits, educational 
institutions, and small businesses. This list includes, the Acts 
Christian Academy, Men of Valor Academy, Acts Anointed Acres, Oakland 
African American Chamber of Commerce, Oakland House of Ruth, amongst 
others.
  In his establishment of the Acts Community Development, Inc., he has 
also developed 59 units of affordable housing in Oakland. Given the 
significant need in the Bay Area, he is currently working to develop 58 
more.
  In his spare time, Bishop Bob Jackson also holds several leadership 
positions in local organizations, including serving as the Chairman of 
Oakland's Chapter of the Our Kids ``OK'' Program. In this role, he 
helps empower young Black men and boys to transform their communities 
via their unique mentorship program.
  Through his incredible work and commitment to Oakland, in 2022, 
Bishop Bob Jackson was awarded the President's Lifetime Achievement 
Award--one of the nation's highest civilian honors.
  Therefore, it brings me great joy to celebrate Bishop Bob Jackson, 
and the entire Acts Full Gospel congregation. I am tremendously 
grateful for their 40 years of service to the East Bay community and 
wish them continued success.

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