[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21556]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING IRVING PARK BAPTIST CHURCH AND 120 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 14, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished history of the Irving Park Baptist Church community on 
the occasion of its 120th Anniversary. Over the past 120 years, Irving 
Park Baptist Church has provided spiritual guidance to generations of 
families throughout the Irving Park Community on the northwest side of 
the City of Chicago.
  The Irving Park Baptist Church was originally established in 1889. 
The church's multiethnic and multigenerational character has brought 
together a community of people to unite in one faith. Irving Park 
Baptist Church is actively involved with other churches and non-profits 
in the community. As an active and caring institution, the church is 
also a founding member of Hands to Help Ministries, which helps to 
provide housing and services for persons in distress.
  Irving Park Baptist Church is a community of people from different 
cultures and backgrounds who are united in their belief. The 
community's mission is to faithfully serve God by ministering to each 
other, to their neighbors, and to the world.
  On September 13, 2009 parishioners and friends of the community came 
together to celebrate this momentous anniversary. The Anniversary 
Luncheon took place at La Villa Banquets.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the constituents of the Fifth 
Congressional District of Illinois, I wish to recognize Irving Park 
Baptist Church and its 120 Years of Community Service. I wish all the 
best for its clergy, for its families, and for its success in the 
future.

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