[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH JERSEY AT GARFIELD

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Calvary Baptist Church. Since its founding in 1927, the church has 
provided a sanctuary of worship and service to the faithful of 
Garfield, New Jersey and the surrounding area, and I extend my 
sincerest congratulations as the proud congregants celebrate the 
church's 85th anniversary.
  Under the current visionary leadership of Reverend Calvin McKinney, 
Calvary Baptist Church carries on the strong tradition of faith, 
service, and fellowship began by its original members. Its reach 
extends beyond to those who gather weekly within its walls to worship 
to all those it services through humanitarian efforts, in the North 
Jersey area and beyond. Its informed congregation, in matters 
religious, civic, and political, is a model for the community at-large.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the remarkable Calvary Baptist 
Church, a venerable house of worship that has touched the lives of the 
faith community and all who live in the Garfield area. I join with the 
grateful congregants, and all of my constituents in Northern New 
Jersey, in celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Calvary Baptist 
Church of North Jersey at Garfield. I look forward to the opportunity 
to celebrate many more anniversaries with our friends at Calvary 
Baptist Church.

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