[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17440]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 175TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
First Baptist Church of Cedartown, Georgia for their 175th anniversary. 
First Baptist was built in 1835 and has been a landmark in my district 
for many years.
  The church gives back to the community through different programs 
which include scholarships for aspiring ministry students, financial 
assistance to the disadvantaged, providing volunteers and food for the 
local food pantry, and sponsoring a support group for those who have 
lost a spouse--just to name a few. First Baptist and its members 
provide immeasurable aid to those most in need in Cedartown, and for 
that I know the community is most grateful.
  First Baptist's charity work also reaches far outside of Georgia--the 
church has maintained its leadership in missions by sponsoring 
individual missionaries in Germany and the Middle East.
  Madam Speaker, I am extremely proud of First Baptist's 
accomplishments, and I would like to ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating them on their 175th anniversary.

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