[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17832]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING PASTOR JOY L. THORNTON ON HIS 11TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, Joy L. Thornton has faithfully served as Pastor for the 
Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana 
since October 3, 1999;
  Whereas, Joy L. Thornton dedicated his life to serving others after 
earning his degree from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, 
Georgia;
  Whereas, Pastor Thornton is celebrating his 11th anniversary of 
leading the congregation at the Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist 
Church as it strives to be an example of faith and respect;
  Therefore, I join with the members of the Greater St. Mark Missionary 
Baptist Church and the Indianapolis community in honoring Pastor Joy 
Thornton for these past 11 years of exemplary service as a teacher and 
a leader of his congregation.

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