[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16839]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAYNE CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH'S 
                           124TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 23, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Payne Chapel African 
Methodist Episcopal Church on the occasion of its 124th anniversary. 
This fine church, originally named Bethel, was founded on the island of 
Palm Beach in January 1893. Following its move to West Palm Beach in 
1894, the name of the church was changed to Payne Chapel in honor of 
Bishop Daniel A. Payne.
  Payne Chapel, located on one of the highest hills in West Palm Beach, 
has always been recognized and appreciated for its heritage and the 
many services and contributions it has provided for its members and the 
citizens in surrounding communities. I want to congratulate the 
Reverend Henry E. Green III, pastor of Payne Chapel, and all the 
church's members and friends on this momentous occasion. I am very 
proud to have such a fine institution of worship in my Congressional 
district.

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