[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12598]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            IN HONOR OF THE REVEREND DOCTOR GLYSER G. BEACH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Reverend Doctor Glyser G. 
Beach, Senior Pastor of Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church, in 
recognition of his service to his community.
  Reverend Beach is a lifetime learner, always taking on new 
challenges. He holds an A.A. from Lon Moris College as well as a B.A. 
and M.A. in Behavioral Science from Scarritt College. Rev. Beach also 
earned a Masters of Divinity as well as a Doctorate of Ministry from 
Drew University. He also holds a D.Th from the California Graduate 
School of Theology in addition to his D.D. from Teamer School of 
Religion.
  His devotion to ministry began while he served in the United States 
Army. He is the Deputy Chaplain of the 77th Regional Support Command. 
Graduating Officer Basic and Officer Advance Courses and also the U.S. 
Army's Command and General Staff College, Dr. Beach holds the rank of L 
TC.
  For the last 23 years, Glyser Beach has dedicated himself to the 
United Methodist Church. He has pastored churches in the Bronx, Queens, 
Manhattan and Brooklyn. Rev. Beach has special training in many areas 
including Critical Incident Debriefings, Suicide Awareness and 
Prevention Counseling, Family Restructuring, Marriage Enrichment, and 
Youth Counseling.
  Rev. Beach's activism is apparent throughout the entire New York 
area. He was instrumental in electing a fellow pastor to office. He 
also helps thousands of immigrants become citizens. He was a member of 
the Board of Directors of Harlem Congregations for Community 
Improvement, which under his tenure developed over 1000 units of 
housing. The Reverend also served as the Executive Director of 
Metropolitan Community Young Adult Training Program, which houses and 
give guidance to young adults who are homeless, drug free, and in need 
of higher education. He is actively involved in helping war veterans 
receive the benefits and services due to them.
  Mr. Speaker, Reverend Doctor Glyser G. Beach has devoted his life to 
serving his community, his church and his people. As such, he is more 
than worthy of receiving our recognition today. I hope that all of my 
colleagues will join me in honoring this truly remarkable man.

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