[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 25717]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                INTRODUCING THE REVEREND JAMES T. GOLDEN

  (Ms. CASTOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. CASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a wonderful man 
and my constituent, the Reverend James T. Golden of the Ward Temple 
A.M.E. Church in Bradenton, Florida. He is the guest chaplain of the 
House of Representatives.
  Reverend Golden is a pillar of the Tampa Bay community, with a long 
record of public service and dedication. In the year 2000, he was 
elected to the Bradenton City Council, which he continues to represent 
with distinction.
  Reverend Golden is a veteran of the United States Army. He received a 
bachelor's degree in business administration from Stetson University in 
Deland, Florida, and went on to become a master of divinity from the 
Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. He returned to 
Florida to attend the University of Florida and received his juris 
doctorate. Reverend Golden has shared his great knowledge and insight 
with students throughout Florida, and he ministers to the congregation 
of the Ward Temple A.M.E. Church in Bradenton and serves his community 
through many nonprofit organizations.
  He is joined today by his wife Mildred, nephew Kahreem, and niece 
Lyleigha. I am proud to stand in recognition of his accomplishments and 
leadership today.

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