[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19461]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to a special day for the 
congregation of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Wellington, Alabama.
  Hopewell Baptist Church was established in 1909 by Leona Gore, Jeff 
Turner and Mollie Turner under the direction of Reverend Milton. 
Through the years, the church has had a total of 22 pastors and has 
truly been a beacon of light for the Wellington community.
  On August 1st, the church will celebrate its 100th Anniversary under 
the leadership of Reverend Carlos Woodward. This is an important 
occasion that speaks to the enduring faith of the Hopewell community, 
as well as its larger mission both in Wellington and in our state.
  On behalf of the people's House, I would like to congratulate 
Hopewell Baptist Church on reaching this important milestone.

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