[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25386]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    HONORING REVEREND CARLETON GILES FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 27, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, It is with great pleasure that I today join 
the congregation of the First Baptist Church in Milford, Connecticut as 
they pay tribute to an outstanding member of the Milford community and 
my dear friend--Reverend Carleton Giles. Throughout this past month, 
which the First Baptist Church has designated as ``Pastor's Anniversary 
Month,'' the congregation and Milford residents have gathered on 
several occasions to honor Reverend Giles' tenth anniversary as their 
pastor.
  For many years, Reverend Giles has been an outstanding leader in the 
Milford community. As a pastor, teacher and police officer, he was 
shown unparalled commitment and dedication to all members of the 
community. With his extensive record of service, Reverend Giles has led 
an impressive and unqiue career--one which has made a real difference 
in the lives of many.
  The clergy has always played a vital role in our community and 
Reverend Giles is a sterling example. His commitment to the service of 
our community through religious leadership that has brought him to this 
day is admired by many and rivaled by few. His involvement, not only 
with the congregation of the First Baptist Church, but with the entire 
community, has produced a legacy that will last for years. For ten 
years, Reverend Giles has ministered to the spiritual needs of hundreds 
in the Milford community--strengthening our bonds of faith and helping 
to build stronger neighborhoods of which we can all be proud.
  In addition to his duties at the First Baptist Church, Reverend Giles 
has served as a law enforcement officer for the City of Norwalk for the 
past twenty years. Responsible for the implementation of drug and gang 
prevention programs such as D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T, Reverend Giles has 
had a profound impact on Norwalk's young people. Because of his good 
work, our children are learning the dangers of drugs, gangs, and youth 
violence. Reverend Giles' efforts have gone a long way in opening the 
doors of communication between students and local law enforcement 
officials, a crucial link in the fight to end youth violence.
  Even with the incredible responsibilities Reverend Giles takes on in 
his professional career, he has still found time to serve on several 
community organizations, including the Interdenominational Ministers 
Alliance of Greater Bridgeport and Vicinity, Milford's Board of Police 
Commissioners, and New Haven's Annual Yom Hashoah Community Observance 
in remembrance of the Holocaust. I have had the privilege of having him 
serve on my Military Advisory Committee where he has taken the time to 
interview students from around the Third Congressional District who are 
interested in attending our nation's military academies.
  I am proud to stand today and join Reverend Giles' wife, Stephany, 
family, friends, and the First Baptist Church of Milford in extending 
my sincere thanks and appreciation for his outstanding leadership and 
invaluable contributions to our community. My sincere congratulations, 
Reverend Giles, on your tenth anniversary and best wishes for continued 
success.

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