[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16203]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING THE MINISTRY OF REV. DR. JAMES C. PERKINS

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize the faith 
and service of Rev. Dr. James C. Perkins of Detroit, Michigan to the 
gospel ministry and its congregants for the last 41 years. My hometown 
of Lexington, Kentucky has the distinguished honor to host Dr. Perkins 
as he preaches the gospel to three of our community's churches. His 
words, written and spoken, have moved many throughout the country for 
four decades and will continue to do so for years to come.
  Over the course of the Fifth Annual Simultaneous Revival in 
Lexington, the Reverend will preach the gospel and speak words of 
compassion to the Sixth District of Kentucky's own Shiloh Baptist 
Church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, and Imani Baptist Church. 
The event, hosted by the Interdenominational Pastoral Fellowship of 
Lexington and Vicinity, will spread the word of God and the enlightened 
message of peace and goodwill throughout the Commonwealth.
  Dr. Perkins has been recognized throughout this great country and 
around the world as a leader in civil rights issues and advocacy for 
those who face daily struggles, seeking to remedy earthly woes through 
faith, prayer, and the support of the ministry. The Reverend's close 
relationship with many prominent groups and institutions such as the 
Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit, Wiley College of Marshall, 
Texas, Morehouse School of Religion of Atlanta, Georgia, and the 
National Council of Churches has spread the Lord's word of good faith 
and love for our fellow man far and wide. In recognition of these good 
works, Dr. Perkins is a recipient of the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community 
Builders Prize; an accolade bestowed by Morehouse College upon those 
who ardently pursue a life of work dedicated to the principle of 
constructing a world filled with dignity, freedom, and happiness for 
all people.
  The Reverend's dedication to the gospel and preservation of the 
rights of Americans of all walks of life has been an inspiration to us 
all. On behalf of the residents of the Sixth Congressional District, I 
welcome him to Central Kentucky.




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