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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions Of E2474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 7, 2005 the years, it became evident just how much he Of whose spiritual advancement, love of a. Mutual recognition of the validity of cared about the seniors of Ocean County, and the Lord Jesus Christ, educational qualifica- their administrations without any restric- this commitment never ceased to amaze me. tions and knowledge of Holy Scriptures we tions. On November 25, 2005, Phil passed away are well acquainted, b. Mutual admission to Word and Ordi- Given under our seal and signature nances. at the age of 89. He led a full and purpose- In this our thirty-third year of Episcopacy c. Mutual aid to clergy and members of driven life, and I can say with confidence on MOST REVEREND WILBERT both Churches as able, if need should arise. behalf of all of the seniors in Ocean County S. MCKINLEY, d. Cooperation and consultation in the and myself that he will be missed. Consecrator. field of general polity and ecclesiastical af- f MOST REVEREND TREVOR D. fairs. BENTLEY, e. Affiliated prelates must attend the Bian- CONGRATULATING REVEREND Co-consecrator. nual Synodical Convention at a time and OTIS SNEED, JR. UPON HIS CON- MOST REVEREND MICHAEL place as indicated by the Secretary General SECRATION TO THE SACRED OF- RENE LUNSFORD. of the Synod. FICE OF BISHOP ACCORDING TO INCARDINATION f. Affiliated prelates must submit semi-an- nual reports to the Archepiscopal offices at THE APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION INTO 20 Madison Street, Brooklyn, New York. THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF ARTICLE VII REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCHES HON. JOHN LEWIS The Churches acknowledge and bow to the OF GEORGIA OF infallibility of Holy Sciptures and thereby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOD’S CHURCH INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP are bound by its dictates. Be it clearly stated Wednesday, December 7, 2005 INSTRUMENT OF INTERCOMMUNION that no one will be ordained or elevated to IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HOLY AND the Office of Bishop according to the Apos- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it gives INDIVISIBLE TRINITY. tolic Succession without the consent of the me great pleasure to recognize Reverend Otis ARTICLE I Archbishops, Patriarch, Primate, Metropoli- Sneed, Jr., Pastor of God’s Church Inter- The International Fellowship of Reformed tan, and President, meeting in a duly con- national Fellowship in Atlanta upon his recent Episcopal Churches, recognize with gratitude stituted consultative Synod. consecration to the sacred office of Bishop ac- that they are living in a far reaching com- Given under our hands and seals: cording to the Apostolic Succession. I offer munity of belief of the transmitted Catholic duly authorized by the Universal Canons as him my sincere congratulations and thanks for faith as defined in the Holy Scripture and exist in Holy Scripture his continued commitment to transforming the ecumenical creeds of Nicea and Con- WILBERT S. MCKINLEY, inner city communities. stantinople. They rejoice in their joint rec- Patriarch. Through his strong faith and Christian prin- ognition of the divine Revelation and their TREVOR D. BENTLEY, Exarch. ciples Bishop Sneed has bridged the racial, transmission in the Catholic evidence of economic, social, educational and generational Holy Scripture, and in the Apostolic tradi- f gaps in our community. He has served the tion of the Church of all ages of which both are an integral part. TRIBUTE TO MAYOR RICHARD C. metro Atlanta community with integrity and SNYDER honesty. His service to my district has been ARTICLE II invaluable and I wish him continued success The Reformed Episcopal Churches recog- in all his future endeavors. I ask that the Con- nize the ecclesiastical office as it is vested in HON. JIM COSTA and derived from the Apostolic Succession OF CALIFORNIA secration documents be placed in the CON- and personified in the Bishops of the Church IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GRESSIONAL RECORD. as the legal successor of the Apostles. THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF Wednesday, December 7, 2005 ARTICLE III REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCHES The Reformed Episcopal Churches recog- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to MANDATE OF CONSECRATION nize that the Grace of God is received honor the memory of former Mayor Mr. Rich- Be it known to all that the Holy Synod of through prayer and the faithful keeping of ard C. Snyder of Sanger, California. He is sur- the International Fellowship of Reformed the ordinances of Holy Scripture. vived by his two children Richard A. Snyder, Episcopal Churches has approved the con- ARTICLE IV secration of The Reverend Odis Sneed, Jr. of daughter Jerry Ann Latham, four grand- God’s Church International Fellowship with The Reformed Episcopal Churches hold the children, six great grandchildren, and his child- jurisdiction over the State of Georgia and its conviction that the Church in all her nu- hood sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Pearl environs. ances cannot be subservient to God’s inten- Snyder. Let it be recorded that the very Reverend tion in the world if she is torn asunder and Mr. Snyder was a well respected man who Duane Ganther of Los Angeles, California is divided by strife, discord and confusion to the detriment of herself or her mentor, we always put his family and friends first. The the presenter of this candidate. Said con- residents of Sanger continue to appreciate the secration is scheduled to take place at The not only form a part of a unique people, a Elim International Fellowship, The Protes- royal priesthood but the one body of Christ work he has done to better their community tant Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York on whose mission is to be an anticipating and and lives. Saturday, October the fifteenth at 10:00 am active sign of the final union of all things, Born on May 6, 1922, Mr. Snyder was des- in the year of our Lord, two thousand and when God in Christ will be all in all. tined to live a happy and full life. He grad- five. ARTICLE V uated from Sierra High School and spent four Given under our seals at the Archdiocesan To be shown trustworthy that the Church years of his life serving his country in the office 20 Madison Street, Brooklyn, New receives all her life from and through Jesus United States Air Force. Upon returning from York, on Wednesday, September twenty- Christ and the Holy Scriptures. The various service, Richard married his childhood sweet- first, two thousand and five in the year of Christian denominations must help and cor- our Lord. heart, Pearl on June 12, 1946. rect each other in spite of all differences in- Richard was a man of principle. He served WILBERT STERLING herent to mankind and cooperate in all mat- MCKINLEY, ters which relate to the mission and welfare the residents of Sanger, California as a coun- Patriarch. of the Church, known as ‘‘The One Holy Ap- cil member, mayor pro tempore, and mayor for TREVOR DOMINIC BENTLEY, ostolic Church’’ (Una Sancta et Apostolica a combined total of twenty years. Exarch. Ecclesia), the spiritual home of all who con- In addition, Mr. Snyder volunteered as the CERTIFICATE OF CONSECRATION fess Jesus Christ as their Lord, Redeemer Assistant Fire Chief for the Sanger Fire De- IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. and Saviour. partment for 18 years. His kind nature and Be it known to all present that we by di- ARTICLE VI concern for others led the citizens of Sanger vine right Patriarch of the International Realizing that the above Churches live in to honor him with the City of Sanger Citation Fellowship of Reformed Episcopal Churches and form a common Catholic faith, The of Appreciation Award on March 3, 1964. did on this the fifteenth day of October in International Fellowship of Reformed Epis- The Sanger Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Af- the year of Our Lord two thousand and five copal Churches and God’s Church Inter- ordain and consecrate our well beloved in fairs, and AmVets are just some of the many national Church take the view of declare organizations of which Richard was a mem- Christ, publicly that nothing exists between the THE REVEREND ODIS SNEED, JR. above Churches which hinders a full com- ber. A highly decorated veteran, he was the TO THE OFFICE OF BISHOP munion in Sacris, so that while continuing recipient of the Soldier Medal of Valor, Good Of the one true Holy Catholic and Apos- individually autonomous and independent, a Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Unit Badge. tolic Church and appoint him Bishop of definite form of agreement of the above Mr. Snyder enjoyed fishing, hunting, swim- Georgia with his see in Atlanta. Churches is possible. This means in fact: ming, but most of all he loved to spend time VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:11 Dec 08, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A07DE8.055 E07DEPT1 December 7, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2475 with his beautiful wife, two children, four grand of all races, ages, and religions for both his lives of his eighth grade students, Ken Dyar is children, and six great grandchildren. There kind deeds and his loving, unselfish heart. deserving of this honor. was nothing more important to Mr. Snyder When I think of Hector’s commitment to the Mr. Dyar was born on May 27, 1965 in than the happiness of his family and the con- public good, the words ‘‘spirit, sacrifice, and Delano, California. Son of Don and Shirley tentment of his friends. service’’ also come to mind. Hector is the em- Dyar, Mr. Dyar attended Cecil Avenue Middle It is without doubt that the memory of Rich- bodiment of a positive spirit—a spirit that in- School and graduated at the top of his class ard C.
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