[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO CARROLLTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS 175TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2002

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Carrollton First Baptist Church and the Anniversary of its 175 years of 
service to the community of Carrollton, Illinois.
  The people of the Carrollton First Baptist Church are truly good 
Samaritans. They have spent 175 years preaching the word of Christ to 
Carrollton and surrounding areas and participating in other good works. 
Since 1827, the church has served as a cornerstone for religious growth 
throughout Southwestern Illinois.
  To such people as Reverend Stan Nichol and his congregation, the good 
deeds themselves are their own best rewards. Yet, on this special day, 
I think it is appropriate that they are recognized for their efforts. 
They are good Christians and good Americans, and remind us all of the 
compassion and energy that makes this country great.
  To the people of the Carrollton First Baptist Church, thank you for 
your enduring dedication over the last 175 years; and may God grant you 
the opportunity to continue doing His work for many years into the 
future.

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