[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16680]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING DR. ALLEN PAUL WEAVER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a spiritual leader 
in the New Rochelle community, Reverend Dr. Paul Allen Weaver, who for 
35 years has led the Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle 
congregation with great distinction and remarkable integrity.
  Originally from Orlando, Florida, Reverend Weaver answered the call 
to join the ministry at age 17. He graduated from Florida Memorial 
University in 1969 with a B.S. in Religious Education, and graduated 
with his Masters of Divinity Degree in 1972.
  In July 1980, Reverend Weaver came to New Rochelle as Pastor of 
Bethesda Baptist, and began what has been an incredible multi-decade 
partnership with the community. During his formative years at Bethesda 
Baptist, Reverend Weaver helped institute many social programs to 
address the needs of the neighborhood. He created the Lad's Lunch 
Ministry, which fed over 100 people for over 25 years. Through the 
Helping Hand Ministry, the church was able to address the lack of 
adequate clothing for those less fortunate in the community. And the 
development of the Family Life Center as part of the church's 120th 
anniversary has created a beautiful community facility for thousands to 
enjoy.
  Reverend Weaver's list of accomplishments also extend beyond Bethesda 
Baptist. He has taught as an adjunct professor at New York Theological 
Seminary in New York, served as President of the prestigious Baptist 
Ministers Conference of Greater New York, and was President of the New 
Rochelle branch of the NAACP.
  But Reverend Weaver's greatest joy has always been derived from his 
family. He married the love of his life, Deacon Nettie J. Weaver, and 
together they have two sons, Allen and Cyrus-Charles, a daughter-in-
law, Ijnanya, and one grandson, Noble Xavier Weaver.
  This year, Bethesda Baptist is holding a commemorative luncheon in 
Reverend Weaver's honor celebrating his 35 years as pastor. 
Congratulations to Reverend Weaver on this great honor.

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