[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7744]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PASTOR EUGENE ROBERSON OF FIRST CORINTHIAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
            CHURCH IN NORTH CHICAGO ON HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate my friend, Pastor 
Eugene Roberson of First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North 
Chicago on his 20th Pastoral Anniversary. Over those 20 years, Pastor 
Roberson has been a dedicated community servant and a passionate 
religious leader, making him a prominent figure throughout the suburban 
Chicago district that I represent.
  With his leadership and guidance, First Corinthian has grown 
tremendously over the past two decades, both physically and 
spiritually. Membership continues to rise annually, and in 2001, First 
Corinthian finished a brick and mortar addition and renovation, 
fulfilling part of Pastor Roberson's vision for the church.
  His weekly sermons and Bible study courses offer insight and 
inspiration. His passion and enthusiasm engage all generations of his 
community. And his vision and determination help enrich his flock and 
his city with community initiatives and charitable activities.
  After 20 years, Pastor Roberson is an undisputed community leader in 
Lake County as well as a respected a faith leader. The breadth of his 
work in the community has drawn many accolades and much recognition, 
including awards from the city and the College of Lake County and 
recognition from the Illinois General Assembly.
  Leaders like Pastor Roberson ensure our communities remain close and 
strong and focused, in common purpose, on giving back and helping out. 
Congratulations again to Pastor Roberson on 20 years with First 
Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. I look forward to many future 
successes for many years to come.

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