CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES

Addresses

ROFEH International (organization) Congregation Bais Pinchas Jubilee Award Presentation to Sidney and Toby Thurm Blechner: Naftali Y. Horowitz, E1858 [13OC]

Articles and editorials

`He Has Ilumined Our Minds, Deepened Our Souls, Enlarged Our Hearts'—The Very Rev. Constantine S. Bebis Retires After 58 Years as Pastor, E2074 [17NO]

Ionic Coptic Winter—Democracy and Christians in Egypt, E1957 [27OC]

Bills and resolutions

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 37), S482 [2FE] (see H. Res. 61), H509 [26JA]

Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (see S. Res. 323), S7452 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 1521), H2665 [13AP]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on restoring religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 27), H774 [14FE]

Jones, Noel: tribute (see H. Res. 326), H4457 [22JN]

Kennedy, D. James: tribute (see H. Res. 71), H510 [26JA]

Religion: anniversary of King James Bible (see H. Con. Res. 38), H2604 [12AP]

Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism: anniversary (see H. Res. 222), H2604 [12AP]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see S. 114), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 3100), H6624 [5OC]

Securities: specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities (see H.R. 33), H34 [5JA]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H8261 [7DE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 143), S126 [25JA]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 3600), H8260 [7DE]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H4277 [15JN]

Histories

Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC, E691 [11AP]

Proclamations

Bald Rock Baptist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E2153 [1DE]

Bishop Miles and First Lady Helen Fowler Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1494 [2AU]

New Life Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E504 [16MR]

Oakhurst Presbyterian Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1852 [13OC], E2145 [1DE]

Obbie L. Burns Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E762 [15AP]

Pastor Grace C. Washington Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E187 [9FE]

Pastor Jasper Williams, Jr., Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E199 [10FE]

Pastor Michael A. Shinn Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E198 [10FE]

Pastor Ulysses and First Lady Annie Ponder Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E937 [24MY]

Pastor Woodrow Walker II Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E201 [10FE]

Reverend Dr. George Moore Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E171 [9FE]

Reverend Dr. John H. Smith, Sr., Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1492 [2AU]

Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur, GA, Anniversary: Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E194 [10FE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: retaliation against U.N. employees and citizens of Western countries after burning of Koran at Gainesville, FL, church, H2333 [6AP]

Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Shiloh Community Fellowship United Holy Church of America, E1981 [2NO]

Asheville, NC: anniversary of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Doctor's Medical Clinic, E1800 [6OC]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Parish, E895 [13MY]

Bethesda, MD: anniversary of St. Luke's House, E915 [23MY]

Bolivar, MO: anniversary of First Assembly of God Church, E1775 [5OC]

Brentwood, TN: anniversary of Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, E1716 [23SE]

Brereton, Harmar: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E917 [23MY]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth Emeth v'Ohr Progressive Shaari Zedek, E790 [3MY]

Brownsboro, TX: anniversary of First Methodist Church, E1548 [7SE]

Burton, MI: anniversary of Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ, E2158 [1DE]

———anniversary of South Flint Tabernacle, E894 [13MY]

Camden, NJ: tribute to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints groundbreaking ceremony, E1663 [20SE]

Carrollton, TX: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1715 [23SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 61), H419 [24JA]

Chattanooga, TN: tribute to Sts. Peter and Paul Church, H6924 [14OC]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Buna Vestire Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, E1340 [15JY]

———anniversary of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, E388 [1MR]

———tribute to Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1708 [23SE]

Clifford, MI: anniversary of St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, E952 [25MY]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of Greater Beulah Baptist Church, E2101 [18NO]

Delta, AL: anniversary of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, E503 [16MR]

Devon, PA: anniversary of Baptist Church in the Great Valley, E661 [7AP]

Dumfries, VA: tribute to Little Union Baptist Church, E2253 [14DE]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of Holy Trinity Hungarian Church, E1546 [7SE]

———anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, E1549 [7SE]

———anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1585 [9SE]

Edison, NJ: anniversary of Temple Emanu-El, E1125 [16JN], E1257 [7JY]

Egypt: condemn attacks on Coptic Christians, H6791 [12OC], E978 [27MY], E1495 [2AU], E1957 [27OC], E2113 [22NO], E2272 [15DE]

———condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, H50 [6JA], E67 [18JA]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Ekoji Buddhist Temple, E1838 [12OC]

Fall River, MA: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Church, E930 [23MY]

Farmington Hills, MI: anniversary of Servant Church of St. Alexander, E1157 [22JN]

Fayetteville, NC: anniversary of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E691 [11AP]

Flint, MI: anniversary of First Union Baptist Church, E1789 [6OC]

———anniversary of St. George Orthodox Church, E790 [3MY]

Florence, MA: anniversary of Florence Congregation Church, E1675 [21SE]

Freedom of speech: allegations of violations at veterans cemetery, H4678 [7JY]

Grossman, Tomer and Efrat: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipients, E1048 [3JN]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Open Door Church, E1228 [6JY]

Hyde Park, NY: anniversary of St. James' Episcopal Church, E1320 [14JY]

Independence, OH: anniversary of St. Michael Church, E1702 [23SE]

Kendleton, TX: opening of Newman Chapel United Methodist Church multipurpose worship center, E553 [29MR], E564 [30MR]

La Grange, IL: anniversary of St. Cletus Church, E1169 [22JN]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Victory Missionary Baptist Church, E1063 [9JN]

LaSalvia, Thelma and Joseph: Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Christe Fidelis Award recipients, E2269 [15DE]

Laufer, Steven and Chani: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Young Leadership Award recipients, E1046 [3JN]

Laurinburg, NC: anniversary of Bright Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, E699 [12AP]

Leesburg, GA: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, E2006 [4NO]

Loretto, PA: tribute to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Altar and Rosary Society, E2330 [20DE]

Madison, IL: anniversary of Canaan Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, E2288 [16DE]

Madison, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1419 [27JY]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E895 [13MY]

Mason Neck, VA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E565 [30MR]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, E1753 [4OC]

Middletown, CT: anniversary of St. Sebastian Parish, E865 [11MY]

Mogote, CO: San Rafael Presbyterian Church recipient of Colorado Historical Society Stephen H. Hart Award, E382 [1MR]

Monroe, LA: tribute to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, E1659 [20SE]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1861 [13OC]

———anniversary of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, E1864 [13OC]

Munster, IN: anniversary of Temple Beth-El, E1941 [26OC]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, E1539 [6SE]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Choir of Men and Boys of Trinity Church, E1069 [13JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of All Souls' Episcopal Church, E2022 [7NO]

———anniversary of Old Broadway Synagogue, E2021 [7NO]

———anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, E1378 [21JY]

———anniversary of Park Avenue Christian Church, E40 [7JA]

Newton, MA: anniversary of Daughters of Myrtle (organization), E152 [8FE]

Orlando, FL: tribute to Cathedral Church of St. Luke Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir for White House performance, E2325 [20DE]

Palestine, TX: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1547 [7SE]

Parma Heights, OH: closing of Parma Park Reformed Church, E541 [29MR]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, E218 [14FE]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel, E893 [13MY]

Peoria, IL: anniversary of Congregation Agudas Achim, E2005 [4NO]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Trinity Church Oxford, E582 [31MR]

Pompton Plains, NJ: anniversary of First Reformed Church, E821 [5MY]

Pontiac, MI: anniversary of Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1471 [1AU]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Chabad of Port Washington, E679 [8AP]

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA: anniversary of Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay, E283 [18FE]

Religion: anniversary of King James Bible, H1781 [14MR]

———historical impact of Judeo-Christian values, H6964-H6966 [14OC], H7130-H7132 [26OC], H9916-H9918 [16DE]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, E1804 [6OC]

Roslyn Heights, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth Sholom, E1067 [13JN]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1874 [14OC]

Salisbury, MO: anniversary of Salem Lutheran Church, E1861 [13OC]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of St. Monica's Catholic Church, E1909 [24OC]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Old Mission Santa Barbara, E2175 [2DE]

Santa Maria, CA: anniversary of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E2084 [17NO]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1584 [9SE]

Securities: specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities (H.R. 33), H5130-H5134 [18JY]

Selma, AL: anniversary of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H5672 [28JY]

St. Mary's Benevolent Society: anniversary, E1769 [5OC]

Staten Island, NY: tribute to Temple Israel Reform Congregation Yom Hashoah-Holocaust Commemoration Program, E1980 [2NO]

Stern, Lila: Congregation Shaarey Israel, Montebella, NY, ``Woman of Valor'' award recipient, E1065 [13JN]

Struthers, OH: anniversary of Struthers Presbyterian Church, E2059 [16NO]

Thomasville, GA: anniversary of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, E685 [8AP]

Three Kings Day: observance, E21 [6JA]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (H. Res. 306), H8873, H8878 [13DE], H8912 [14DE], E2252, E2253, E2254, E2261 [14DE], E2276 [15DE], E2290 [16DE]

Turner, Vincent: U.S. Corps of Chaplains Chaplain of the Year award recipient, E1410 [26JY]

Wadsworth, OH: anniversary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, E1446 [29JY]

West Bloomfield, MI: anniversary of Congregation B'nai Moshe, E679 [8AP]

Ypsilanti, MI: anniversary of Messias Temple Church, E2104 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, S4389 [6JY]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Pennsylanvia Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, S6386 [11OC]

Boston, MA: restoration of African Meeting House, S7989 [29NO]

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (organization): anniversary, S3162 [19MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 37), S492 [2FE]

Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (S. Res. 323), S7584 [15NO]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: tribute to DREAM Sabbath events recognizing achievements of immigrant students seeking legal status in the U.S., S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S265 [26JA], S368 [31JA]

Jewish Federation of the Desert: tribute to new facility in Rancho Mirage, CA, S6596 [17OC]

Portland, ME: anniversary of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, S5898 [22SE]

San Bernardino, CA: anniversary of New Hope Mission Baptist Church, S5332 [6SE]

Reports filed

Church Plan Investment Clarification Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 33) (H. Rept. 112-131), H4586 [1JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 306, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, H8873 [13DE]

H.R. 33, Church Plan Investment Clarification Act, H5131 [18JY]

S. Res. 22, condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church in Egypt, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom, S245 [25JA], S368 [31JA]

S. Res. 37, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S486, S493 [2FE]

S. Res. 323, recognize Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program anniversary and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need, S7454, S7584 [15NO]