[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 28TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2006

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
People's Community Baptist Church, which is located within my 
congressional district, on its 28th anniversary, which will be 
celebrated September 15-17, 2006.
  Since its founding in 1978, the People's Community Baptist Church has 
established a legacy built on spiritual empowerment, social action and 
community outreach. Its outstanding leadership in the community has 
touched lives throughout Montgomery County, Maryland and beyond.
  With the strong foundation laid by the late Reverend Dr. Thomas 
Jeremiah Baltimore, this ministry has shown benevolence through 
ministries such as the Social Action Agency, a church ministry that 
addresses social concerns of the community in all areas affecting 
quality of life. Under its umbrella, numerous initiatives have been 
started, including family health programs, Alcoholics Anonymous and 
Narcotics Anonymous chapter meetings, cancer support groups, voter 
registration drives, and the SHARE program (low-cost monthly food 
distribution). A prison ministry was also begun, bringing the message 
of hope and redemption to the incarcerated.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent this progressive and 
distinguished ministry and extend my best wishes for continued success 
to The People's Community Baptist Church on this special occasion.

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