[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15758]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF JOHN JENKINS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2015

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to recognize John Jenkins on his 75th birthday on October 16th.
  Mr. Jenkins was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1940. In his childhood, he 
worked on his family's farm, and showed a strong worth ethic and a 
dedication to every job he held. He eventually began a career as an 
investment specialist, helping others achieve the American dream.
  However, not everything in John's life was perfect. He struggled with 
alcoholism, which later led to an addiction to crack cocaine. His 
addictions caused him to reach rock bottom, and he found himself living 
in a burned out building. A stranger told John about His Place, a 
Christian recovery home in Opelika, Alabama.
  While there, John overcame his addictions, and found religion. He 
resolved to make good on the change in his life by helping others, and 
over the past 15 years has served in numerous positions at His Place, 
most recently becoming an assistant director there. He also serves as a 
deacon and elder at Grace Falls Church, and is known and loved 
throughout his community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the life and achievements 
of Mr. Jenkins and wishing him a happy 75th birthday.

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