[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2366]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    HONORING REV. CHESTER McGENSY FOR HIS PORTRAITS OF SUCCESS AWARD

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend 
Chester McGensy for receiving the Portraits of Success Award. This 
award pays tribute to Reverend McGensy's involvement in the African-
American community. His active involvement has made him a role model 
for the members of his local community.
  Reverend McGensy was born and raised in Fresno. In 1986, as a General 
Building Contractor, he established Delta Electric, an electrical 
contracting company. His company became a vital part of Fresno's 
economy employing several individuals. In 1990, while operating Delta 
Electric, Chester felt a holy calling into the gospel ministry. He 
decided to further his education in the gospel by attending the 
Mennonite Brethren Seminary. After nine successful years in business, 
Chester left his company to begin a new church in Northeast Fresno. In 
1995 he began Family Community Church with 5 members. Under his 
leadership, the church membership has grown to over 750 members. The 
church has recently completed its first structure, a 22,000 square foot 
multi-purpose building in Northeast Fresno.
  His involvement with community organizations include: West Fresno 
Ministerial Alliance, No Name Fellowship, Edison High School Parent 
Club, Clovis West Foundation, Evangel Home, Marjoree Mason Home, Angel 
Tree Project, Feed Fresno Food Give-A-Way, Prison Ministry, Salvation 
Army Bell Ringers, Poverello House, and the Rescue Mission.
  His accomplishments have earned him a Portraits of Success Award, 
presented by KSEE-24 and Companies That Care in recognition of African-
American History Month.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Reverend Chester McGensy for his 
commitment to improving the lives of the people in the community. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in wishing Reverend McGensy many more 
years of continued success.

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