[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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                          HON. RITCHIE TORRES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2025

  Mr. TORRES of New York. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the rich 
history and enduring impact of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in the 
Bronx.
  St. Luke's grew from All Saints Mission which began in 1914, meeting 
in the homes of community members like Mr. and Mrs. William Whitty. 
Under their leadership, St. Luke's Mission became official in 1921. 
Through decades of dedicated leadership that has ranged from Reverend 
Harold McLean to Reverend Hugh Henry, and Reverend Franklin Lionel 
Reid, St. Luke's has grown both physically and spiritually.
  This church has been a pillar of faith and community, expanding its 
facilities, developing senior housing, and fostering fellowship and 
outreach programs. Under Reverend Reid's leadership, St. Luke's 
extended its care beyond the Bronx, reaching vulnerable children in 
Tanzania and South Africa.
  Today, St. Luke's continues to be a beacon of hope and service under 
Reverend Pierre-Andre Duvert.
  I commend St. Luke's for its unwavering commitment to faith, 
fellowship, and the Bronx community.

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