E700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 18, 2009 women, as well as on the actions of the Therefore, I urge my colleagues and all Zion. Elder Young met his call to preach United States Government in providing sup- Americans to commemorate women for their with great fervor, evangelizing and serving port for this goal. significant involvement and participation in our as pastor in various states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mis- In the past few weeks there have been ne- nation’s history, by recognizing and supporting sissippi, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama gotiations between the Pakistani government March as Women’s History Month. and Tennessee. and the Taliban in an effort to broker a peace f In 1897, he was joined with Priscilla Louise deal. At the heart of the ceasefire agreement Jones in marriage, another stalwart of the is a pledge to impose Islamic law in the area. TRIBUTE TO ELDER DAVID J. faith. Mother Young served as a true help- Government officials have said that this law YOUNG mate, covering and supporting D. J. with much prayer and fasting. At times she even will be in accordance with Pakistan’s constitu- supported the family with the small wages tion, and will restore security and justice in the HON. DENNIS MOORE she earned as a music teacher while he was region. However, the accord makes no men- OF KANSAS out working on the evangelistic field. To tion of the future of girls’ education. Women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their union were born Harold, Melvin, and girls are a great resource for promoting Ceolya, Valleda, Russel, William, and Ro- Wednesday, March 18, 2009 development, prosperity, and peace. The sette. As with other great leaders of the United States must ensure that explicit meas- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I faith, their ministry began in the home, am pleased to have this opportunity to pay where Mother Young taught each of their ures are taken to protect women’s rights in children how to play two instruments. For Pakistan, in order to uphold internationally rec- tribute before the House of Representatives to example, their eldest son, Harold, played the ognized human rights while supporting re- Elder David J. Young of the Church of God in piano and guitar while the second oldest, gional peace and stability. Christ, who formed the first church of this de- Melvin, was skilled in the piano and violin. In fact, when they were yet small boys, Elder f nomination in the state of Kansas and served as an important, early spiritual leader in our Young often carried them with him on evan- IN COMMEMORATION OF WOMEN’S community. gelistic crusades where they would draw HISTORY MONTH The first Church of God in Christ in the state crowds in public areas, such as parks, with their Holy Ghost filled praise and testimony of Kansas was organized in Kansas City, Kan- services prior to their father’s sermon. With HON. AL GREEN sas, on September 23, 1916, at 409 Oakland their father as their teacher in the faith, OF TEXAS by Elder David J. Young, with a charter mem- they soon acquired the name, ‘‘little boy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bership of some twenty members. Less than preachers.’’ After D. J. Young’s demise, two years later, in the early summer of 1918, Mother Young and their children would take Wednesday, March 18, 2009 it was destroyed by a fire set by an arsonist. upon them the mantel once carried by D. J. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, Undaunted by this act of violence, Elder Young with the various ministries he began during his latter years. I wish to commemorate the month of March Young pushed forward, holding services under Despite his many successes, David per- 2009 as Women’s History Month in honor of a nearby large shade tree, and later in the ceived the need to ascend to the ‘‘higher the female trailblazers and unsung heroes in homes of charter members and other buildings life’’ and grew increasingly troubled until he American history. until a new structure was built. submitted to God’s divine purpose for him to H. Res. 211, Supporting the goals and Later, in 1960, a new church was con- be sanctified. With his background in Meth- ideals of National Women’s History Month, is structed at 2401 North 9th Street, erected to odism he had received teaching on the sanc- tifying power of the Holy Ghost and God’s intended to increase awareness and knowl- the glory of the Lord as a ‘‘Living Monument edge of women’s involvement in history, as command for all His children to live holy. for which Holiness Stands’’, and in honor of However, it was during his pastorate in Chi- well as recognize and honor the women and Elder Young. On October 9–11, 2008, the D.J. cago, IL, around the turn of the century, organizations in the United States that have Young Heritage Foundation hosted a revival, that he became associated with a holiness fought for and continue to promote the teach- paying tribute to Elder Young and other pio- group known as the Burning Bush people and ing of women’s history. neers of the Church of God in Christ. I am received the divine, life changing experience In the United States, Women’s History pleased to have this opportunity to share my of sanctification. Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit in cleansing the believer Month has been celebrated during the month support for this tribute by placing into the CON- of March since 1987. The National Women’s from all inbred sin, purifying their heart and GRESSIONAL RECORD a biographical sketch of filling them with love for God and all people. History Project petitioned Congress to in- Elder David J. Young, which was provided by Having thus been ‘‘sanctified and meet for crease awareness and knowledge of women’s the D.J. Young Heritage Foundation. the Master’s use,’’ 2 Timothy 2:21, Young set contributions to our great society, because DAVID JOHNSON YOUNG out to share his testimony and declare God’s women’s history was a practically unknown David Johnson Young was born in approxi- wonderful plan. David better understood that topic in schools and public awareness. mately 1861, in Chester, South Carolina. God made a way for men to be justified by faith in Jesus Christ. Yet, He didn’t stop Women from all different backgrounds, Raised in the war-ravaged South, young there. For God also provided the means for races, social classes, and ethnicities have David ascended to unimaginable heights His children to live holy, separated unto amid a climate of severe racism and oppres- contributed significantly to the greatness of our Him, and freed from the very power or slav- sion of African Americans. Early on, his par- nation, and have transformed and revolution- ery of sin. In truth, His will is for man to be ents perceived that young David was excep- ized politics, law, business, social service, civil restored to the glorious image of God (Col. tionally gifted and determined to use their rights, education, music, athletics, science and 3:10, Eph. 4:24, 2 Cor. 3:18—note the active meager means to afford him the education technology, as well as the military. Women role of the believer). that would prove invaluable for his life and Indeed the message of sanctification, also have been leaders in numerous movements the countless lives he would impact through throughout history, such as the abolitionist called perfection or holiness, had already teaching and ministry. started to sweep the nation, reaching into movement, the emancipation movement, the He initially attended a country school with nearly every mainstream denomination. As a industrial labor movement, the civil rights his siblings but went on to graduate from result scores of ‘Saints’ left their denomina- movement, the peace movement, and the Brainard Institute and Morehouse College. tions to form new religious bodies. Such was women’s movement in the struggle to obtain David then set out to bring hope to his fel- the case with Elder Young who, in approxi- suffrage and equal rights. The contributions of lowman through education. With illiteracy mately 1902, after graduating from the Burn- one of the most devastating problems in the ing Bush Holiness Bible School, left the AME notable women such as Susan B. Anthony, aftermath of slavery, David Johnson Young Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Dorothy Height, Zion Church and became a mighty trail- brought access to a better future for many blazer in the Holiness Crusade. He carried Coretta Scott King, Sally Ride and numerous during his career as an educator. Even later this new message far and near, preaching others have sparked an unstoppable momen- in his life as a preacher, he would come to be conversion and sanctification. tum for women’s rights and others. Their dedi- recognized for his emphasis on formal edu- His path ultimately met with that of cation, perseverance and courage have gen- cation in ministerial service. Charles Harrison Mason, a former Baptist erated a wave of opportunities for entire gen- Still more remarkable was the life chang- preacher, who also joined the ranks of min- erations of women. ing message of hope brought by his fiery isters who preached sanctification. Their preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Be- It is essential that all Americans continue to bond grew as D. J. Young joined the group of ginning as a young preacher in the AME holiness preachers with which Mason was af- learn about the many ways women have as- Zion Church, Elder Young grew to be a wide- filiated. This group of Saints, led by Charles sisted in the progress of our nation, and ac- ly known and sought after minister in the Price Jones, was a leading force in the rapid knowledge and celebrate the contributions of South. He was also an editor of the official spread of the Holiness Movement in the women throughout history. organ of the AME Zion Church, the Star of South.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:23 Mar 19, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18MR8.015 E18MRPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS March 18, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E701 In 1907, Mason and Young, along with one He continued this task, supplying many of Jeffrey was just 15 days from completing his of their brethren, J. A. Jeter, started out on the early Saints with Spirit filled teaching, second tour in Iraq and returning to Tucson, a spiritual journey that would impact the until his demise. Before the time of his going where he and his wife Ashley reside. A Ches- world when the Lord led them to the famed from his labor to his reward, in 1927, David Azusa Street Revival, in Los Angeles, Cali- Johnson Young, was successful in building terfield, Virginia native, Jeffrey joined the Army fornia. Led by Bishop William J. Seymour, the D. J. Young Publishing Company into a shortly after he graduated from high school in the small mission was a holiness group who much honored source of gospel literature and 2004, following the example of his older broth- had taken a grand leap of faith in believing established more than twenty-five churches er, who left college to sign up with the Army God for a Pentecostal outpouring as recorded in Kansas. His works, however, live on as after the Sept. 11 attacks. in Acts 2:4, ‘‘And they were all filled with the evidenced by the thousands of souls he led to He was part of a routine patrol just north of Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other Christ, the incredible growth of the Church Baghdad when a grenade ended his life. Jef- tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.’’ of God in Christ, which he was instrumental Faithful to His promise, God poured out His frey was just 23 years old. in building, and the phenomenal leaders he We remember Sergeant Jeffrey Reed and Spirit and the once small group grew in helped nurture in the Christian Church at number at a miraculous rate. Believers left large.—Ladrian Brown. offer our deepest condolences and sincerest various states and even foreign lands to take prayers to his parents and young wife. My f the pilgrimage to Azusa where they were words cannot effectively convey the feeling of ‘‘Baptized with the Holy Ghost,’’ and experi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION great loss nor can they offer adequate con- enced the only Bible evidence, speaking in solation, but it is my hope that in future days, unknown tongues. In addition to this gift, ´ his family may take some comfort in knowing the Lord poured out His Spirit, with signs HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ such as miraculous healings. One of the most OF CALIFORNIA that Jeffrey’s legacy reaches beyond the deso- remarkable features of this wonderful move IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES late landscape of Iraq and into the hearts of a of God, however, was the presence of unity in grateful nation. the Spirit as believers cast away racism, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 This body and this country owe Jeffrey and sexism, classism, and various other sins that Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. his family a debt of gratitude and it is vital that find no place in the Body of Christ. Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I was unable we remember him and his fellow One glorious day during this historic move servicemembers who have paid the ultimate of God David Johnson Young was also graced to be present in the Capitol on Monday, March with the precious Baptism of the Holy Ghost. 16, 2009 and therefore unable to cast votes price. Having all received the new gift, the three on the House Floor that evening. Jeffrey is a hero both to his country and to men journeyed back to Memphis leaving a However, had I been present I would have his wonderful family. We salute his selfless blazing trail along their way as they voted yea on H.R. 1284, to designate the facil- service, sacrifice and bravery. May he not be preached conversion, sanctification, and the ity of the United States Postal Service located forgotten and may his mission continue in the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. However, they at 103 West Main Street in McLain, Mis- work of this body and the hearts of all Ameri- were met with severe disapproval. Ulti- sissippi, as the ‘‘Major Ed W. Freeman Post cans. mately, Jones and the official body of believ- ers he led, withdrew the right hand of fellow- Office’’; yea on H.R. 1217, to designate the fa- f cility of the United States Postal Service lo- ship from them. Undaunted by this rejection INTRODUCTION OF THE TAKE by men and thoroughly convinced of their cated at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, commission by God, Charles Harrison Mason Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro BACK ACT and David Johnson Young called an assem- Post Office Building’’; and yea on H.R. 987, to bly that same year, gathering all those who designate the facility of the United States HON. GWEN MOORE believed as they. At this meeting, the breth- Postal Service located at 601 8th Street in OF WISCONSIN ren considered who would oversee the new Freedom, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘John Scott IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Holy Ghost led Group and Young was one who many considered worthy of this awe- Challis, Jr. Post Office.’’ Wednesday, March 18, 2009 some task. According to oral tradition, after In addition, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, three days of fasting and praying, God spoke I was attending a meeting with President Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- through that same servant, D. J. Young, who Obama at the White House with many of my er, my constituents have been rightfully out- yet spoke in tongues and was given the in- colleagues in the Congressional Hispanic Cau- raged to hear that the very unit at AIG that terpretation: ‘‘God has given us Brother cus when votes were called. Unable to return was at the center of that company’s failure is Mason to be our leader.’’ This gathering was to the Capitol in a timely fashion, I missed two being showered with $165 million in bonuses, the first national Holy Convocation of the votes. However, had I been present, I would with some individual bonuses to executives Church of God in Christ. have voted yea on ordering the previous ques- there being upwards of $1 million. Considering After receiving this word from God, the that the taxpayers have made a commitment fledgling denomination was planted in Mem- tion on H. Res. 250, to provide for the consid- phis, TN, but quickly spread its roots eration of the bill (H.R. 1388), to reauthorize of significant funds to AIG as part of the fed- throughout the country. D. J. Young served and reform the national service laws; and I eral government’s efforts to rescue credit mar- as a leading instrument through his apos- would have voted aye on H. Res. 250, to pro- kets, extravagant bonuses to these individuals tolic church building. He was known and re- vide for the consideration of the bill (H.R. are simply unconscionable. ferred to as one of Mason’s ablest assistants 1388), to reauthorize and reform the national This afternoon I am introducing The AIG during these formative years. With building service laws. Key Executives Bonus Accountability and churches as his passion, Young was ap- Capture Act (TAKE BACK Act) that will tax f pointed the first Overseer, or Prelate, of Ar- 100 percent of the bonuses paid out to AIG kansas, Texas, and Kansas. In 1910, while en- gaged in apostolic work for the Kingdom, the HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- executives. The tax, which would apply to bo- Lord blessed D. J. Young with an invention, RIFICE OF UNITED STATES nuses paid by TARP money, is being intro- ‘‘The Young Musical Attachment for Auto- ARMY SERGEANT JEFFREY A. duced in an effort to ensure taxpayers’ dollars mobiles,’’ which was patented first in Canada REED are not utilized to fund enormous bonuses and later the US. This tool proved invaluable paid to companies that receive TARP funding. as it complemented his gifting as a musician The fact that some on Wall Street have during his evangelistic travels, allowing him HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS OF ARIZONA sought to exploit the public tax dollars is not to ‘‘produce harmonious chords’’ as he only outrageous but is an egregious violation played music from his very own automobile. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the public’s trust. If the leadership of com- He also served as the pioneer publisher of the Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Church of God in Christ with the founding of panies that receive TARP funds are deter- the D. J. Young Publishing Company when Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise mined to waste taxpayer dollars on extrava- the Lord burdened him with the call to today to honor United States Army Sergeant gant bonuses then I believe we as tax- spread the full gospel in print via ‘‘The Jeffrey A. Reed, who was killed in action near payers—who significantly subsidize these Whole Truth.’’ Taji, Iraq on March 2, 2009. same companies—have the right to recoup In 1916, elder Young made his way to his Sergeant Reed was assigned to the 411th those funds. final earthly dwelling in Kansas City, Kan- sas. Here he founded the first Church of God Military Police Company, 89th Military Police Under the TAKE BACK Act, any entity that in Christ, Young Memorial Church of God in Brigade, from Fort Hood, Texas. His mission received assistance under the Emergency Christ, in the state, and immediately began in Iraq was to mentor Iraqi Police units so that Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 would find working to publish the first Sunday School they could effectively maintain the peace as its bonuses subject to a tax rate of 100 per- literature for the still young denomination. we withdraw our forces in the coming months. cent.

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