[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 CONGRATULATING PASTOR ALVIN A. JACKSON

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2000

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Pastor 
Alvin A. Jackson of Cinnaminson, New Jersey on his fiftieth anniversary 
as pastor of the Saint Paul Baptist Church. Dr. Jackson preached his 
first sermon on Sunday, January 2, 1950. Since that time he has played 
a critical role in the Cinnaminson community.
  His spiritual guidance and open door policy has irrefutably changed 
the lives of many constituents in my district. Dr. Jackson was raised 
by his maternal grandparents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became a 
licensed preacher in 1940. Dr. Jackson also served his country in World 
War II in the European theater of operations. His faith in God and in 
country are to be applauded.
  He was baptized in the family church, First African Baptist, where he 
could be found practicing his musical talents. Dr. Jackson's aptitude 
for playing musical instruments is of particular note. His talents on 
the piano and violin must be appreciated.
  Dr. Jackson is well-known throughout the Delaware Valley. He has 
taken an active interest in the concerns of Cinnaminson Township in 
general and the East Riverton section in particular. He has served on 
the Human Relations Council of Cinnaminson Township and the Advisory 
Council of the New Jersey Water Company.
  Mr. Speaker, truly, Dr. Jackson is an inspiring figure in my district 
and in our nation. Congratulations, Dr. Jackson, on your fiftieth 
anniversary. May there be many more years of service to come.

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