[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 216]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE GREATER BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH ON THEIR 80TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church on their 80th 
anniversary. This is truly a historic occasion, and I want to commend 
the church on this special anniversary for its ardent commitment to 
service and community outreach.
  The Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church's beginnings were humble. The 
church was first organized in 1932, under the auspices of Dr. C.C. 
Choice. Dr. Choice, along with thirty-five members of the Bethlehem 
Baptist Church, had a vision of growing the church through good works 
in the community and being stewards of their faith.
  Over the years, their numbers did grow. As their numbers grew, so did 
their charitable acts. The church has been devoted in their commitment 
to serve people from all walks of life in Dallas. They offer many 
services to church members and the public, including providing health 
care workshops and screenings, ministries to youth and young adults to 
cultivate their spiritual and leadership skills, and a performing arts 
troupe, For His Glory.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring and congratulating Greater Bethlehem Baptist 
Church's congregation. The church's decades of commitment to our 
community has improved the lives of so many. Throughout the years, the 
church has continued to bless the lives of countless people. May God 
continue to bless the congregation with many more years of continued 
prosperity.

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