[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12266]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATIONS TO REVEREND DAVID EVERSON

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2009

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on May 17, 2009, the congregation of First 
Union Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas will celebrate Reverend David 
L. Everson, Sr.'s ten years of service as pastor with special ``Tenth 
Anniversary/Appreciation Services.'' I am pleased to join the First 
Union Baptist congregation in congratulating Reverend Everson.
  First Union Baptist has had numerous achievements under Reverend 
Everson's leadership. For example, First Union Baptist's Hall Chapel 
was repaired and adapted to serve as a computer school and resource 
center for youth and adult literacy. Reverend Everson also led efforts 
to repair the church parsonage. Currently, Reverend Everson is leading 
efforts to perform major renovations to repair the damage the church 
suffered during Hurricane Ike.
  Reverend Everson has also ordained three ministers and three deacons. 
He will be ordaining another minister and deacon during his tenth 
anniversary celebration on May 17.
  Reverend Everson has contributed greatly to both the church and the 
entire Galveston community by being there for all who need a friend, 
comforter, and spiritual counselor. Reverend Everson not only cares for 
those in his congregation, he is always seeking to bring new people 
into the First Union Baptist congregation. The people of First Union 
Baptist, and all of Galveston, are certainly lucky to have such a 
dedicated man as Reverend Everson in their community. I, therefore, 
again extend my congratulations and best wishes to Reverend Everson on 
the occasion of his ten year anniversary as the pastor of First Union 
Baptist Church.

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