[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. GILEY GRIFFIN

                                 ______
                                 

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Dr. Giley Nixon Griffin, a distinguished leader in my community 
and good friend. Dr. Griffin is a pillar of the Dallas community and 
has devoted her life and work to educating and mentoring others. Dr. 
Griffin and I worked together with Jack and Jill of America, a 
nationwide organization with over 220 chapters in 35 states and the 
District of Columbia that works to provide social, cultural, and 
educational opportunities for young people. Dr. Griffin's greatest joy 
comes from helping others and her service to God. Currently, Dr. 
Griffin serves as Elder, Vice Chairman of the Board and Vice President 
of Women's Ministries at Romine Avenue Christian Church in Dallas, 
Texas. She was acknowledged recently by the Dallas Post Tribune as 
their ``Leader of the Week,'' a testament to her devotion and service 
to others.
  Dr. Griffin worked for years as a librarian and Director of Library 
Services at Jarvis Christian College. Dr. Griffin received her Bachelor 
of Science Degree from Jarvis Christian College, a Master of Science 
Degree in Library Science from Atlanta University, and an Honorary 
Doctorate Degree from Jarvis Christian College. In addition, Dr. 
Griffin has authored two books, Faith Keepers: African American Women 
Leaders in Texas 1846-2000 and Texas Christian Missionary Fellowship of 
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Southwest Region-A 
Historical Prospectus--1914-2000. Dr. Griffin is also a Charter member 
of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Incorporated, 
Delta Epsilon Chapter. She served as First Lady at Corinth Christian 
Church in Kilgore, Texas for 17 years where her husband, the late Dr. 
James O. Griffin, served as Senior Pastor.
  Mr. Speaker, the Dallas community is indebted to Dr. Griffin for her 
years of public service. Through her efforts, countless lives have been 
touched and young minds have been empowered. A community can only be as 
strong as its leaders, and we have a stalwart supporter in Dr. Griffin.