[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10532-10533]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND RICHARD J. LAWSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 17, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Reverend Richard J. Lawson 
for his contribution to the Brooklyn community.
  Reverend Richard J. Lawson is pastor of the New Canaan Baptist Church 
in Brooklyn, New York. At the 400-member church, he offers spiritual 
and moral guidance. Reverend Lawson has been involved in the church 
since 1984 and currently oversees its educational programs. He 
developed the church's youth leadership program and established its 
athletic team. The Reverend also spearheaded the purchase of the 
Church's new worship facility. He is truly committed to improving the 
lives of others.
  Reverend Lawson also ministers outside of his church. He visits those 
who are sick and travels throughout New York to provide a religious 
program in prisons.

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  Additionally, he is involved in several community organizations. 
Reverend Lawson is a member of the Manhattan Bible Alumni Association, 
Suna Enoch A.M.F.M. Lodge #139, Association of Brooklyn Clergy, Eastern 
Baptist Association, Brooklyn Clergy and Elected Officials, and 
Churches to Save and Heal. Reverend Lawson served almost a decade in 
the United States Army.
  Mr. Speaker, Reverend Richard J. Lawson is a dedicated minister and 
contributor to his community. I hope that all of my colleagues will 
join me in honoring this remarkable spiritual leader.

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