[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL 
         CHURCH IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS ON THEIR 102ND ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort 
Worth, Texas, as they celebrate 102 years of Christian Service.
  St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest black 
church in the Stop Six Area of Fort Worth. From its humble beginnings, 
where services were held in a tent, the church has served its community 
with passion. Their commitment to outreach has allowed them to 
influence not only those in their community, but throughout the 
country. As this congregation continues to grow under their dedicated 
leadership, there is no doubt it will maintain its long-standing 
reputation of service and devotion to those in Fort Worth's Stop Six 
Area.
  To commemorate their 102 years of services, St. James African 
Methodist Episcopal Church is having a Church Anniversary Celebration. 
The celebration began on January 10th and will end on April 25th, the 
anniversary of the church's beginnings.
  Madam Speaker, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is a 
shining light in Fort Worth, Texas. I am extremely proud to represent 
Reverend Damon Blakeley and the entire church congregation in the 26th 
Congressional District of Texas. Their service to the community is 
valued and appreciated, and I look forward to watching the church 
continue to grow, and observing the positive impact they will continue 
to have in North Texas.

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