[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE ORIGINAL PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH ON IT'S 163RD 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2026

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and pay 
tribute to the Original Providence Baptist Church on the occasion of 
its 163rd Anniversary.
  One hundred and sixty-three years is a long time by any measurement 
of time; but to exist and remain functional through this period is 
exceptional and deserves special attention.
  Original Providence is fondly known as the oldest Black Church on the 
Westside of Chicago and has been the primary place of worship for many 
of the communities, including citizens such as Aldermen, Democratic 
Committeeman and Church Trustee Issac (Ike) Carothers, his father 
Alderman and Democratic Committeeman William (Bill) Carothers, State 
Representatives, Church Choir Director and Soloist Sharon Marquette, 
former Pastor Dr. Edgar T. Thornton, the current Senior Pastor, 
Reverend Daniel E. Jones, and a host of others.
  Original Providence is noted for being spirit filled, imbued with 
community service and unwavering faith; therefore, I extend to them my 
highest level of congratulations and thanks for the roles they continue 
to play in our community.
  May the good Lord continue to bless their ministry and may it last 
forever.

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