[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING REV. WELDON G. DANIELS ON RETIREMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of the Rev. Weldon G. Daniels who is retiring after 37 
years as the pastor of Pilgram Valley Missionary Church.
  Mr. Daniels accepted the call as pastor of Pilgrim Valley in January 
of 1971. Under his leadership, the church's membership growth required 
a new facility, and over the years, he supervised improvements 
including the addition of air conditioning and heat for classrooms. The 
sanctuary was also updated with a sound system, worship furnishings, 
and he secured donated bibles and hymnals for the growing congregation.
  Rev. Daniels ensured that all of the improvements were accomplished 
in a financially responsible manner, with all notes retired. His 
leadership also ensured organization of the Prayer Band, a Young 
Women's Mission and Orientation Committee and the reorganization of the 
Angel's Choir. Additionally, his leadership inspired 22 from the 
congregation to enter the ministry and an additional 29 to become 
Associate Pastors.
  Rev. Daniels also served as the past president of the Baptist 
Ministers Union, the Harris Hospital Board, the United Way Board, Chair 
of the M.L.K. Committee and was both the first African American on the 
Crime Commission board and founder of Ministers Against Crime (M.A.C.).
  I am honored to represent Rev. Daniels and the life of service and 
community leadership that he embodies for the residents of Southeast 
Fort Worth.

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