[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9301]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DOCTOR WILLIE RAY DAVIS FOR HIS INSTALLATION AS 
                  PASTOR OF PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
Rev. Dr. Willie Ray Davis on his installation as Pastor of Progressive 
Baptist Church. On behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth 
Congressional District of Texas, I would like to extend to him my 
warmest congratulations on the commemoration of his Official 
Installation as Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church. As former pastor 
of Greater St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church, his presence in 
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, and before the 
enthusiastic new members of the Progressive Baptist Church assembled 
today, serves as a testimony of his renowned commitment to excellence 
and eminence as one of Houston's foremost religious and community 
figures.
  How do you describe a man who is known as a pastor, spiritual leader, 
and extraordinary community leader? You can do so by simply calling him 
Pastor Willie Ray Davis. Pastor Davis's commitment to serving his 
community is exemplified by the many committees that he is involved in 
and his ability to put the needs of others before his own. 
Consequently, I would like to join his family, friends and church 
members in congratulating him on your Installation as Pastor of the 
Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.
  Houston and Greater St. Paul's Baptist Church has lost one of its 
beloved treasures, but I am confident that Pastor Willie Ray Davis will 
exhibit the same profound preeminence that he exhibited in Houston in 
Illinois to the members of the Progressive Baptist Church. My wish is 
that on this momentous occasion, Pastor Davis will look at what a 
blessing his life has been to others and that he will continue on with 
his good work blessing his community, congregation, family and friends.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Pastor Willie Ray Davis 
as he celebrates this wonderful occasion with his family, church 
members and friends. He has been a pillar of faith in his community and 
I extend my heartfelt wishes and prayers for a wonderful tenure as 
Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church.

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