[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE

  (Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, let's go back to 1974, which was, 
indeed, a big year. It was the year ``Blazing Saddles'' was a massive 
box office success, ``All in the Family'' was the top-rated TV show, 
and ``Happy Days'' premiered on ABC.
  Mr. Speaker, it was that same year that Trinity Baptist College was 
founded in Jacksonville, Florida, 50 years ago.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Trinity Baptist College's 50th 
anniversary, a milestone that invites reflection on a half-century 
commitment to higher education from a God-centered worldview.
  Mr. Speaker, TBC believes that ministry is not confined to the pulpit 
or the classroom but rather every career can be a platform for living 
out faith and sharing the gospel.
  With this understanding, the college has seen impressive growth in 
both its academic and athletic programs. Most importantly, TBC has 
upheld a bold, unapologetic Christian worldview in every aspect of 
student development. For five decades, TBC's mission has remained 
unchanged and is today more alive than ever before as it strengthens 
students for service, purpose, and leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, as TBC celebrates its golden anniversary, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing them a hearty congratulations on 50 
years of preparing students to learn with integrity, whether in the 
classroom, workplace, or the community.
  May God's favor and blessing be upon Trinity Baptist College as it 
embarks on the next 50 years.

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