[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12847-12848]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2008

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and offer 
congratulations to Macedonia Baptist Church of Norristown, Pennsylvania 
for celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. They will be 
acknowledging this great milestone on June 21, 2008 at a banquet 
luncheon to be held at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The 
Macedonia Baptist Church has an uplifting tradition of volunteerism and 
service to the community and represents a beacon of strength in the 
Norristown community.
   Since its establishment in 1923, Macedonia Baptist Church has 
constantly kept its vision and goals centered in the principles of the 
Gospel and service to the community. Macedonia has been a fixture in 
the Norristown community and continues to grow and serve the community 
with each passing year.
   Macedonia Baptist Church is led by Pastor Byron L. Craig and 
continues to make a difference every day. Throughout the past 16

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years, under the guidance and leadership of Pastor Craig, Macedonia 
Baptist Church has experienced both spiritual and personal growth and 
has maintained a constant presence for community residents. Pastor 
Craig has been involved with numerous service organizations and has 
been awarded countless honors for his leadership, notably serving as 
president of the Norristown Ministerium.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating the Macedonia Baptist Church on its 85th anniversary. 
May their continued care, compassion, and commitment to God and the 
community be an inspiration to us all.

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