[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING BISHOP T. GARROTT BENJAMIN, JR., D. MIN., SENIOR PASTOR OF 
LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND 
                                SERVICE

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop T. 
Garrott Benjamin, Jr., Deacon Minister and Senior Pastor of the Light 
of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis.
  For the past 40 years, Bishop Benjamin has exhibited bold and 
charismatic leadership on behalf of his congregation and his community. 
His efforts on behalf of the World Christian Church have made his 
congregation one of the most active and well respected in the city. 
Through his dedicated service, Bishop Benjamin has earned a reputation 
as a formidable advocate on behalf of poor minorities, fighting 
unceasingly for racial justice across Indianapolis.
  At a time when committed and compassionate leadership is much too 
rare in public life, Bishop Benjamin's indomitable spirit continues to 
inspire generations to improve our communities and serve their 
neighbors through Christian ministry. Thousands of local residents have 
been touched by Bishop Benjamin and his congregation, a number that 
continues to grow daily.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Bishop Benjamin for 
his 40 years of dedicated leadership and service as the esteemed Pastor 
of Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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