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CONGRATULATING REV. DR. MELVIN L. GRIMES ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
SERVING AS A MINISTER
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HON. CHERI BUSTOS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 10, 2021
Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rev. Dr. Melvin L. Grimes for celebrating 50 years as a Pastor and Minister.
Melvin Grimes is the Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church as well as Executive Director of Churches United of the Quad City Area. Churches United serves hundreds of thousands of local residents each year by bringing together an ecumenical coalition of Quad City area churches to help feed the hungry, offer emergency assistance to those in crisis; and provide transitional housing for women and children victims of domestic violence or human trafficking. By growing this church and its programs to help the needy, Melvin has made a profound impact in the Quad Cities communities throughout the years, and I commend him for his service not only as a pastor and leader, but also as a community member who cares deeply about other people.
It is because of strong community leaders such as Rev. Dr. Melvin L. Grimes that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally recognize Rev. Dr. Melvin L. Grimes for his 50 years of service to the community and the church.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 156
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