[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14355]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF REVEREND CLANSTON SEYMORE UPON HIS 40TH ANNIVERSARY 
          AS PASTOR OF GREATER PEACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of 
Reverend Clanston Seymore upon his 40th anniversary as pastor of 
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church.
  For the past 40 years, Reverend Seymore has been passionately 
committed to his community. Prior to serving as the fourth pastor of 
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Seymore had already 
ministered five other churches. He was ordained in 1965 and immediately 
began what he knew was his calling.
  His dedication to the area has resonated in leadership positions in 
civic activities as well as community service projects. From 1975 to 
1977, Reverend Seymore served as president of the Okaloosa County 
branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored 
People, NAACP. Additionally, multiple community outreach organizations 
have taken root through the efforts of Reverend Seymore, including 
Community Love Center of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Positive 
Encouragement and Character Enhancement, PEACE. Reverend Seymore also 
serves as an advisor to the Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration 
Committee.
  The civic duties Reverend Seymore has performed, as well as his 
outstanding tenure as pastor of Greater Peace Missionary Baptist 
Church, is a reflection of his dedication to the First District of 
Florida.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
honor Reverend Seymore for his enduring allegiance to our great Nation 
and the State of Florida.

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