[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF REV. DR. THEODORE R. GOYINS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2004

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and legacy 
of the Reverend Dr. Theodore R. Goyins, Pastor Emeritus of Heard A.M.E. 
Church, Roselle, New Jersey.
  When Dr. Goyins passed away on June 24, 2004, he left behind a 
lifetime of achievements to church, family and community. During his 
pastorate, Dr. Goyins demonstrated a vision that will have a lasting 
impact on all those who knew him. As a result of his caring and 
dedication to serving the will of God, Dr. Goyins was the recipient of 
many awards, honorariums, and resolutions.
  As Dr. Goyins is remembered during a Memorial Service on July 21, 
2004, many will recall his sense of humor and his desire to create a 
synergy between the church and the community. His efforts to assist in 
creating affordable housing in Roselle stand out as one of his many 
accomplishments. Dr. Goyins was also a strong advocate of education, 
having organized HOPE, Help Our Public Education. He established the 
Heard A.M.E. Federal Credit Union which was chartered in 1980.
  Dr. Goyins also organized the Heard Food Store and started the Heard 
HIV/AIDS Commission, which was the recipient of a federal grant. Dr. 
Goyins served as the impetus behind many other projects and 
initiatives, and countless people will be forever grateful to him for 
all of his good deeds.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in assuring Dr. Goyins' 
family, friends and congregation that his memory will always be honored 
and cherished.

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