Congressional Record Statement
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
dedicated public servant and dear friend of longstanding, Mr. Hilton R.
Segler. Sadly, Hilton passed away on July 4, 2019, at the age of 82.
His passing marks the close of a long and prolific life, and his
departure leaves a void in the hearts of many Georgians. He leaves
behind an impeccable legacy of service that will never be forgotten. A
funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 11 a.m. at
dedicated public servant and dear friend of longstanding, Mr. Hilton R.
Segler. Sadly, Hilton passed away on July 4, 2019, at the age of 82.
His passing marks the close of a long and prolific life, and his
departure leaves a void in the hearts of many Georgians. He leaves
behind an impeccable legacy of service that will never be forgotten. A
funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 11 a.m. at
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated
leader and true champion for the law enforcement community, Mr. James
A. ``Bud'' Cody, Sr. Sadly, Bud passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
A public memorial celebrating his life and legacy will be held on
Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Georgia Public Safety
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated
leader and true champion for the law enforcement community, Mr. James
A. ``Bud'' Cody, Sr. Sadly, Bud passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
A public memorial celebrating his life and legacy will be held on
Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Georgia Public Safety
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my
sincerest congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes to an inspirational
leader and true man of God, Pastor Sidney R. Crawford, who celebrated
his 101st birthday on Wednesday, June 6, 2019, with his family and
friends.
sincerest congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes to an inspirational
leader and true man of God, Pastor Sidney R. Crawford, who celebrated
his 101st birthday on Wednesday, June 6, 2019, with his family and
friends.
Sidney Richard Crawford was born on June 6, 1918, in Bonneau, South
Carolina to the union of the late Mr. William Henry and Mrs. Mary
Carolina to the union of the late Mr. William Henry and Mrs. Mary
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an
outstanding Man of God, a devoted spiritual leader, and dear friend of
longstanding, Rev. Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr., who will be celebrating
his 40th anniversary as the distinguished pastor of Friendship Baptist
Church in Columbus, Georgia on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 6:30pm.
outstanding Man of God, a devoted spiritual leader, and dear friend of
longstanding, Rev. Dr. Emmett S. Aniton, Jr., who will be celebrating
his 40th anniversary as the distinguished pastor of Friendship Baptist
Church in Columbus, Georgia on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 6:30pm.
Emmett Scott Aniton, Jr. was born on March 8, 1940, in Oneonta,
Alabama to the union of Mr. Emmett Scott Aniton, Sr. and Mrs. Estella
Alabama to the union of Mr. Emmett Scott Aniton, Sr. and Mrs. Estella
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to
extend my sincere congratulations to the congregation of Nelson Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Bainbridge, Georgia as the
church's membership and leadership celebrate a remarkable 150 years.
The congregation will celebrate this very significant anniversary on
Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the church located at 640 Hall Street.
extend my sincere congratulations to the congregation of Nelson Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Bainbridge, Georgia as the
church's membership and leadership celebrate a remarkable 150 years.
The congregation will celebrate this very significant anniversary on
Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the church located at 640 Hall Street.
Tracing its roots back to the post-Civil War era, the church was
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an
outstanding Man of God, a dedicated public servant, and dear friend of
longstanding, Rev. Dr. C. Medley Hayes, who celebrated his 30th
anniversary as the distinguished pastor of Greater Beulah Missionary
Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3 p.m.
outstanding Man of God, a dedicated public servant, and dear friend of
longstanding, Rev. Dr. C. Medley Hayes, who celebrated his 30th
anniversary as the distinguished pastor of Greater Beulah Missionary
Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 3 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Chester Medley Hayes was born in Miami, Florida and grew up
in Alabama graduating from Warren Smith High School in New Brocton,
in Alabama graduating from Warren Smith High School in New Brocton,
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today, to pay tribute to a man of God,
respected public servant, and dear friend of longstanding, Reverend
Jasper R. Brown, Sr. Sadly, Reverend Brown transitioned from labor to
reward on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. His funeral service will be held
at 3 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Live Oak A.M.E. Church in
solemn remembrance that I rise today, to pay tribute to a man of God,
respected public servant, and dear friend of longstanding, Reverend
Jasper R. Brown, Sr. Sadly, Reverend Brown transitioned from labor to
reward on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. His funeral service will be held
at 3 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Live Oak A.M.E. Church in
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of
Americans affected by Sarcoidosis and other related inflammatory
diseases to observe April as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.
Americans affected by Sarcoidosis and other related inflammatory
diseases to observe April as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.
Sarcoidosis can affect any part of the body and cause serious
disabilities by forcing one's vital organs and central nervous system
to become hyperactive. While this rare and devastating disease annually
affects over 200,000 people throughout all demographics, there are
disabilities by forcing one's vital organs and central nervous system
to become hyperactive. While this rare and devastating disease annually
affects over 200,000 people throughout all demographics, there are
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a
distinguished scholar, dedicated attorney, and true visionary, Ms.
Sharon ``Nyota'' Tucker. Nyota was honored for her contributions to
academia and her community on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the
University of Georgia School of Law.
distinguished scholar, dedicated attorney, and true visionary, Ms.
Sharon ``Nyota'' Tucker. Nyota was honored for her contributions to
academia and her community on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the
University of Georgia School of Law.
A native of Dublin, Georgia, Sharon ``Nyota'' Tucker was born to the
union of Mr. Willis Tucker and Mrs. Cornelia Tucker. During her junior
union of Mr. Willis Tucker and Mrs. Cornelia Tucker. During her junior
April 2, 2020
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an
outstanding Man of God, Bishop C. James King, Jr., the Presiding Bishop
of the Fourth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church, which spans the state of Alabama. On Thursday, April 11, 2019,
Bishop King will be the distinguished preacher for the Ecumenical
Service at St. James AME Church located at 1002 Sixth Avenue in
outstanding Man of God, Bishop C. James King, Jr., the Presiding Bishop
of the Fourth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church, which spans the state of Alabama. On Thursday, April 11, 2019,
Bishop King will be the distinguished preacher for the Ecumenical
Service at St. James AME Church located at 1002 Sixth Avenue in