[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1669]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING PASTOR MICHAEL MOORE

  (Mr. DENHAM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Pastor 
Michael Moore for his many years of service to the Manteca community. 
After 29 years at Crossroads Grace Community Church, Pastor Mike is 
retiring from his role as senior leader.
  Almost 50 years ago, Pastor Mike married the love of his life, Grace, 
and together they started a church where everyone could feel welcome.
  In 1987, Crossroads Grace Community began with a Bible study group 
led by Pastor Mike made up of 17 members. The church grew to encompass 
Pastor Mike's and Grace's vision of a casual atmosphere, practical and 
relevant teachings, with contemporary worship.
  Pastor Mike led the congregation in working with local churches to 
establish the Hope Family Shelter and provide housing to homeless 
families. The church also established a mobile medical clinic to 
provide free medical service for those in need and has sent teams to 
respond to global disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in 
Asia, and the Oklahoma tornadoes. The church has also sent missionaries 
to many corners of the globe.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Pastor Michael Moore and 
his unwavering leadership in our community and many accomplishments 
around the globe.

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