[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7859-7860]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO PASTOR DAVID L. EVERSON, SR.

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2006

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute to my constituent, 
Pastor David L. Everson, Sr. A pastor for over 26 years, David Everson 
has spent the last seven years serving at the First Union Baptist 
Church in Galveston, Texas. During his time in Galveston, Pastor 
Everson has worked tirelessly to help his congregation, and all 
residents of Galveston. Pastor Everson's efforts have improved the 
lives of many Texans.
  For example, Pastor Everson has been given an identification badge by 
the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), one of Texas's most 
respected hospitals, so he may visit with, extend compassion to, and 
pray with and for people receiving treatment at UTMB and their 
families. Pastor Everson has also been given a badge by the Galveston 
Police Department in recognition of his work against drug abuse.
  Education is an area of particular concern to Pastor Everson. In 
order to ensure his neighbors have access to adult education services, 
Pastor Everson initiated the First Union Baptist Church Community 
Center. Pastor Everson also regularly meets with local school board 
members and networks with other ministers to ensure all the children in 
Galveston receive a quality education. Pastor Everson is always willing 
to mentor any young person in his congregation, and he regularly visits 
local schools to provide support for the young people of Galveston.
  Pastor Everson is always available to counsel and assist any members 
of his congregation with any problems they are having, or with any 
projects on which they are working. Even with his busy schedule, Pastor 
Everson still makes time to brighten the lives of his congregation. For 
example, in order to ensure senior citizens who are members of his 
congregation continue to enjoy a fulfilling social life, Pastor Everson 
takes them out for lunch and dinner, paying for their meals out of his 
own pocket.

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  In recognition of Pastor Everson's numerous good works, some members 
of his congregation have launched an effort to have Sunday, May 21, 
2006 deemed Pastor David L. Everson, Sr. day. I am pleased to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to Pastor Everson and thank him for all his 
good works.

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