[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18312]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING PASTOR LARRY THOMPSON

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Pastor Larry Thompson for his 21 years of excellence as the pastor of 
the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale and his dedication to his 
community.
  Pastor Thompson is the longest serving pastor at the First Baptist 
Church, and his commitment to his congregation and community is 
commendable. The congregation of the First Baptist Church has become 
more diverse during his tenure, which is a lasting legacy for the 
community. He has inspired people around the world by broadcasting his 
services online. His sermons have been viewed in more than 90 countries 
and are translated into Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian.
  In honor of his retirement and years of service to his community, I 
am pleased to recognize Pastor Thompson and wish him the best in his 
future endeavors.

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