[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22098]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


       HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2009

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 50th 
anniversary of Elk Grove Baptist Church located in Elk Grove Village in 
my Congressional district. Elk Grove Baptist Church was founded with 
the dedication and signing of the church's charter in 1959.
   Through the last fifty years, Elk Grove Baptist Church has grown 
into a thriving congregation of 200 weekly attendees and has become an 
important part of the community. From weekly outreach events, to Sunday 
morning worship services and community service, the church has proved 
to be a driving force in the township's growth and prosperity.
   Over the years, Elk Grove Baptist Church has grown its facilities to 
keep pace with its outreach and expanding ministry. Since its 
inception, there have been nine senior pastors in the church's history 
and I am pleased to recognize the hard work and faithful service of the 
current Pastor, Reverend Curt Hansen.
   Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing the special occasion of this 50th Anniversary as we 
celebrate Elk Grove Baptist Church's legacy of faith, fellowship and 
service. I look forward to many more years of fruitfulness.

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