[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17762]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO REVEREND W.H. FOSTER, SR. PASTOR OF THE PLEASANT GROVE 
                       MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, whereas, the Almighty 
God has called to his eternal rest Dr. W.H. Foster, Sr.; and
  Whereas, Reverend Foster was born and grew up in the State of 
Mississippi and migrated to Chicago like many of his contemporaries; 
and
  Whereas, in 1957 he and his mate for life Ms. Louise Marshall were 
married and became the parents of nine children and a host of grand- 
and great-grandchildren; and
  Whereas, Dr. Foster was ordained a Minister at the age of 28, by 
Reverend Milton Brunson and preached the gospel and thrilled thousands 
of people with his messages and great singing voice from that time on; 
and
  Whereas, Reverend Foster was a great preacher, a wonderful moderator 
and a devoted member of the National Baptist Convention; and
  Whereas, in concert with his religious work Dr. Foster was actively 
involved with community and the world of politics. I was pleased to 
enjoy the support and encouragement of Dr. Foster during my entire 
political career. He was a friend, a comrade and a spiritual advisor. I 
loved him for what he meant to our community and what he has personally 
meant to me. I extend condolences to his family, his church, his 
friends and associates, and may his soul rest in peace.

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