[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17585]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DR. LUKE TORIAN'S 15TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY WITH FIRST MOUNT 
                          ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Dr. Luke 
Torian's 15th Pastoral Anniversary with First Mount Zion Baptist Church 
of Prince William County. As Pastor, Dr. Torian has served not only the 
congregation of First Mt. Zion but also the community. For three years 
he served on the Action in Community Through Service of Prince William 
County Board of Directors, and he is currently a member of the Prince 
William County Ministerial Association. Additionally, in 2004 Governor 
Mark Warner appointed Dr. Torian to the Virginia Board of Counseling.
  Since 1995, Dr. Torian has helped First Mt. Zion expand from 650 
members to a congregation of almost 3,500 members. This growth has led 
to the development of a new public facility and sanctuary, from which 
nearly 70 different ministries and community service programs operate. 
In addition, Dr. Torian has worked with the Virginians Organized for 
Interfaith Community Engagement, VOICE, an organization that seeks to 
energize local communities to fight for important social change such as 
expanding affordable housing.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing Pastor 
Luke Torian and the First Mount Zion Baptist Church congregation as 
they celebrate this important milestone and plan for a successful 
future.

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