[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11138]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
                       CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Dedication 
of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center.
  Located within the predominantly African American ``Stop Six'' 
Neighborhood of Southeast Fort Worth, the Center will help meet 
challenges in relation to social, educational and cultural service 
needs of the community. The new 15,000 square-foot structure is named 
to honor two former Pastors of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 
Reverends Houston and Lockett, and will serve as a multi-purpose 
center. With the efforts of non-profit organizations, the Center 
intends to develop programs to address challenges such as illiteracy, 
job assistance programs and health needs such as the high infant 
mortality rates and other needs faced by the surrounding community.
  The Family Life Center will help improve the quality of life across a 
multi-generational spectrum. The area's children will find education in 
Art, Music and Dance. Seniors will find it a place of assistance, and 
families as a whole can participate in recreational activities to enjoy 
quality time together.
  I am honored to congratulate Reverend Bruce Datcher and the 
Congregation of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for their new 
addition and commitment to South East Fort Worth. It is my pleasure to 
extend my best wishes for success in their mission as they seek to meet 
the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of the community.