[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8743]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANBY FIRST CHURCH OF GOD

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2017

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Granby First 
Church of God on 100 years of service and dedication to the Granby 
community.
  Granby First Church of God, which was first known as the ``old rock 
church,'' opened its doors in 1917. Since then, the church has welcomed 
thousands of people from all different walks of life. When Joplin was 
hit by a devastating tornado in May of 2011, Granby First Church of God 
didn't hesitate to open its doors for people outside their community. 
As people came in to volunteer and help with clean-up, they were 
allowed to use the Family Life Center as a place to stay.
  Granby First Church of God is vital to the Granby, Missouri 
community.
  I am honored to recognize Granby First Church of God and its 
dedication to not only southwest Missouri, but the many communities 
throughout the area. On behalf of Missouri's 7th Congressional 
District, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Granby First Church of God on 100 years of service.

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