| Tribute To Reverend Randy Lee Ware |
November 28, 2012 |
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Edolphus Towns, D-NY
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"Reverend Ware joined Berean Missionary Baptist Church in 1977 and was baptized under the leadership of the late Dr. Hylton L. James. He entered the ministry at Berean in 1983 under the leadership of Reverend Gus Roman. On April 12, 1992, under the leadership of Dr. Arlee Griffin Jr., he was ordained. He was an associate minister at Berean Missionary Baptist Church and was involved in the Christian Education Department, taught the Young Adult Sunday School class and taught at the Berean Bible Institute. He served two years as the interm minister at Kenilworth Baptist Church, Brooklyn."
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| Tribute To Ms. Diondra Jade Harp |
November 28, 2012 |
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Edolphus Towns, D-NY
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and pay tribute to Ms. Diondra Jade Harp for her contributions to the community. Ms. Diondra Jade Harp is a fourth generation member at the historic Berean Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY where Dr. Arlee Griffin, Jr. is their Pastor and Rev. Byron Benton is the Youth Pastor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Diondra says “I was destined for greatness and am privileged to be one of the honorees of the Concerned Women of Brooklyn, Inc.” Ms. Harp is currently a sophomore at Delaware State University where she is pursuing a degree in criminal justice with a 3.4 grade point average. She is a student mentor for the 2012-2013 incoming freshman class. She is also a member of the Delaware State University Gospel Choir and will join the Concert Choir in the spring of 2013."
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| Tribute To Percel Jones |
November 15, 2012 |
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Edolphus Towns, D-NY
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"In 1961, he moved to Brooklyn, NY where he applied his skills in restaurants, school lunchrooms and New York hospitals. In 1967, he began employment with the New York City Transit Authority as a conductor, was elevated to motorman and retired as a motor instructor after 24 years, 3 months, and 7 days on the job. He is a member of Berean Baptist church where he serves faithfully as an usher. In 1973, he entered, passed and was raised to a master mason in African 459 Lodge #63, PHA."
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| A Tribute To Tremaine Antoine Price |
June 19, 2012 |
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Edolphus Towns, D-NY
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"Tremaine Price is a drama minister and playwright, his original play is titled “For Christian Girls” and it debuted in August 2011. He strives to incorporate performance art into worship, which not only means acting out skits, but also revealing the truths of our triumphs, fears, suffering, and joys through the Christian faith. He is a member of the Young Adult Ministry (Praise Team), the Berean Brotherhood, and the servant leader for the Spiritual Expressions Drama Ministry. He intends on pursuing higher education degrees in Theatre Education and hopes to one day grace the Broadway stage."
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| A Tribute To Rev. Byron Leavance Benton |
December 8, 2011 |
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Edolphus Towns, D-NY
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"Rev. Benton started a community drumline in Brooklyn, New York through the Berean Community and Family Life Center. The drumline’s vision is to encourage positive, holistic health in youth by providing physical activity that combats obesity, prevents disease, and encourages an overall healthy lifestyle, while simultaneously creating self-discipline and encouraging community service. Their performances include: museums, numerous church and youth ministry events, and as accompaniment for the Jamal Jackson Dance Company. They were also featured in the 2011 Black History Calendar by Aetna Healthcare. They placed second in both the 2011 Hot 97 Battle in the Apple and Battle of the Drumlines."
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