[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23501]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN MEMORY OF BISHOP MOSES TAYLOR, MINISTER TO AND FRIEND OF THE PEOPLE 
                  OF LONG ISLAND CITY AND ASTORIA, NY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 9, 2004

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the life and 
achievements of Bishop Moses Taylor, one of New York City's foremost 
spiritual leaders. I am saddened to report to the members of this 
chamber that Bishop Taylor passed away on October l, 2004. He is 
survived by his loving family, his many friends and the congregations 
of the three ministries he founded in Long Island City and Astoria, 
Queens.
  Bishop Taylor was a fixture of his community for more than 60 years. 
Bishop Taylor's ministry began in a small house on 12th Street in Long 
Island City, where he preached to a group of twelve followers; in the 
next few years, this ministry moved to a larger, permanent home across 
the street and became known as the Long Island City Gospel Tabernacle. 
It was during this time that Bishop Taylor began many of the community 
service initiatives for which his ministries would become widely known 
in the Queens community. Indeed, the two founding principles of the 
Bishop's ministries are ``to teach and preach the Word of God with 
simplicity and understanding'' and ``to undergird, strengthen and 
increase (the) community through programs, targeted activities for men, 
women, singles and families, combined with educational instruments that 
will address the whole need of man.''
  Building on the success of the Gospel Tabernacle, Bishop Taylor went 
on to found the Astoria Outreach Ministries and the Center for Hope 
International in Long Island City, which is now led by his son, Pastor 
Mitchell G. Taylor. I am certain that Bishop Taylor was extremely proud 
to see his son follow in his footsteps and dedicate his life to 
enriching the lives of people in the Queens community.
  The three ministries founded by Bishop Taylor have become invaluable 
parts of New York City's spiritual life. They are true reflections of 
the vibrant and generous Queens community that Moses Taylor so 
faithfully served.
  Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues join me in honoring the 
late Bishop Moses Taylor, whose dedication to community service lives 
on thanks to the generosity of his many followers. With his passing, 
the community has lost one of its true heroes.

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