[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO BISHOP VICTOR T. CURRY: CELEBRATING HIS 15TH PASTORAL 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to one of Miami's great spiritual and 
community leaders, Bishop Victor T. Curry.
  On May 21, Bishop Curry will celebrate his 15th pastoral anniversary, 
and I want to echo the same sentiments of joy and gratitude that the 
15,000 members of the New Birth Baptist Church in Miami will lift up to 
Almighty God on this happy occasion.
  Bishop Curry's ministerial journey truly represents the best and the 
noblest of our community. As bishop, senior pastor, and teacher of New 
Birth Baptist Church, he is leading his congregation in the ways of God 
and has tirelessly worked to enlighten our community on the path to 
spiritual wisdom, social responsibility and good government based on 
the laws of God and the dictates of conscience.
  I want to acknowledge the tremendous work he is doing in constantly 
guiding not only the members of New Birth Baptist Church, but also the 
entire family of the ``The Cathedral of Faith International.'' He has 
truly exemplified the model of Christ as the Good Shepherd, and has led 
his flock, sharing with them the words of God's wisdom and the good 
news emanating from the gospel.
  His motto--``From Vision to Victory''--has impacted the lives of 
countless people, for Bishop Curry has carried forth his message of 
hope in person, in newspapers, on television, and on radio. He has 
demonstrated, both by word and by example, his unconditional love for 
and commitment to our children, the elderly, the poor, the 
disenfranchised, and those less fortunate among us.
  I therefore join with his congregation and our entire community in 
honoring Bishop Curry on his 15th pastoral anniversary and in wishing 
him many more in the years to come.

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