7874 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 6 March 18, 2009 than 40,000 young women to forego school- others have sparked an unstoppable momen- aftermath of slavery, David Johnson Young ing. This resolution would urge the Govern- tum for women’s rights and others. Their dedi- brought access to a better future for many ment of Pakistan to act swiftly to halt and re- cation, perseverance and courage have gen- during his career as an educator. Even later in his life as a preacher, he would come to be verse the Taliban’s unconstitutional ban on erated a wave of opportunities for entire gen- recognized for his emphasis on formal edu- education for girls. It also encourages the Sec- erations of women. cation in ministerial service. retary of State to review and report on Paki- It is essential that all Americans continue to Still more remarkable was the life chang- stan’s progress in protecting the rights of learn about the many ways women have as- ing message of hope brought by his fiery women, as well as on the actions of the sisted in the progress of our nation, and ac- preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Be- United States Government in providing sup- knowledge and celebrate the contributions of ginning as a young preacher in the AME port for this goal. women throughout history. Zion Church, Elder Young grew to be a wide- In the past few weeks there have been ne- Therefore, I urge my colleagues and all ly known and sought after minister in the gotiations between the Pakistani government Americans to commemorate women for their South. He was also an editor of the official organ of the AME Zion Church, the Star of and the Taliban in an effort to broker a peace significant involvement and participation in our Zion. Elder Young met his call to preach deal. At the heart of the ceasefire agreement nation’s history, by recognizing and supporting with great fervor, evangelizing and serving is a pledge to impose Islamic law in the area. March as Women’s History Month. as pastor in various states including North Government officials have said that this law f Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mis- will be in accordance with Pakistan’s constitu- sissippi, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Alabama TRIBUTE TO ELDER DAVID J. tion, and will restore security and justice in the and Tennessee. YOUNG region. However, the accord makes no men- In 1897, he was joined with Priscilla Louise tion of the future of girls’ education. Women Jones in marriage, another stalwart of the HON. DENNIS MOORE faith. Mother Young served as a true help- and girls are a great resource for promoting mate, covering and supporting D. J. with OF KANSAS development, prosperity, and peace. The much prayer and fasting. At times she even United States must ensure that explicit meas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supported the family with the small wages ures are taken to protect women’s rights in Wednesday, March 18, 2009 she earned as a music teacher while he was Pakistan, in order to uphold internationally rec- out working on the evangelistic field. To Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I ognized human rights while supporting re- their union were born Harold, Melvin, am pleased to have this opportunity to pay gional peace and stability. Ceolya, Valleda, Russel, William, and Ro- tribute before the House of Representatives to sette. As with other great leaders of the f Elder David J. Young of the Church of God in faith, their ministry began in the home, IN COMMEMORATION OF WOMEN’S Christ, who formed the first church of this de- where Mother Young taught each of their HISTORY MONTH nomination in the state of Kansas and served children how to play two instruments. For as an important, early spiritual leader in our example, their eldest son, Harold, played the piano and guitar while the second oldest, HON. AL GREEN community. Melvin, was skilled in the piano and violin. The first Church of God in Christ in the state OF TEXAS In fact, when they were yet small boys, Elder of Kansas was organized in Kansas City, Kan- Young often carried them with him on evan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sas, on September 23, 1916, at 409 Oakland gelistic crusades where they would draw Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Elder David J. Young, with a charter mem- crowds in public areas, such as parks, with Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, bership of some twenty members. Less than their Holy Ghost filled praise and testimony services prior to their father’s sermon. With I wish to commemorate the month of March two years later, in the early summer of 1918, it was destroyed by a fire set by an arsonist. their father as their teacher in the faith, 2009 as Women’s History Month in honor of they soon acquired the name, ‘‘little boy the female trailblazers and unsung heroes in Undaunted by this act of violence, Elder preachers.’’ After D. J. Young’s demise, American history. Young pushed forward, holding services under Mother Young and their children would take H. Res. 211, Supporting the goals and a nearby large shade tree, and later in the upon them the mantel once carried by D. J. ideals of National Women’s History Month, is homes of charter members and other buildings Young with the various ministries he began intended to increase awareness and knowl- until a new structure was built. during his latter years. edge of women’s involvement in history, as Later, in 1960, a new church was con- Despite his many successes, David per- structed at 2401 North 9th Street, erected to ceived the need to ascend to the ‘‘higher well as recognize and honor the women and life’’ and grew increasingly troubled until he organizations in the United States that have the glory of the Lord as a ‘‘Living Monument for which Holiness Stands’’, and in honor of submitted to God’s divine purpose for him to fought for and continue to promote the teach- be sanctified. With his background in Meth- ing of women’s history. Elder Young. On October 9–11, 2008, the D.J. odism he had received teaching on the sanc- In the United States, Women’s History Young Heritage Foundation hosted a revival, tifying power of the Holy Ghost and God’s Month has been celebrated during the month paying tribute to Elder Young and other pio- command for all His children to live holy. of March since 1987. The National Women’s neers of the Church of God in Christ. I am However, it was during his pastorate in Chi- History Project petitioned Congress to in- pleased to have this opportunity to share my cago, IL, around the turn of the century, support for this tribute by placing into the CON- that he became associated with a holiness crease awareness and knowledge of women’s group known as the Burning Bush people and contributions to our great society, because GRESSIONAL RECORD a biographical sketch of Elder David J. Young, which was provided by received the divine, life changing experience women’s history was a practically unknown of sanctification. Sanctification is the work topic in schools and public awareness. the D.J. Young Heritage Foundation. of the Holy Spirit in cleansing the believer Women from all different backgrounds, DAVID JOHNSON YOUNG from all inbred sin, purifying their heart and races, social classes, and ethnicities have David Johnson Young was born in approxi- filling them with love for God and all people. contributed significantly to the greatness of our mately 1861, in Chester, South Carolina. Having thus been ‘‘sanctified and meet for nation, and have transformed and revolution- Raised in the war-ravaged South, young the Master’s use,’’ 2 Timothy 2:21, Young set out to share his testimony and declare God’s ized politics, law, business, social service, civil David ascended to unimaginable heights amid a climate of severe racism and oppres- wonderful plan. David better understood that rights, education, music, athletics, science and sion of African Americans. Early on, his par- God made a way for men to be justified by technology, as well as the military. Women ents perceived that young David was excep- faith in Jesus Christ. Yet, He didn’t stop have been leaders in numerous movements tionally gifted and determined to use their there. For God also provided the means for throughout history, such as the abolitionist meager means to afford him the education His children to live holy, separated unto movement, the emancipation movement, the that would prove invaluable for his life and Him, and freed from the very power or slav- industrial labor movement, the civil rights the countless lives he would impact through ery of sin. In truth, His will is for man to be movement, the peace movement, and the teaching and ministry. restored to the glorious image of God (Col. He initially attended a country school with 3:10, Eph. 4:24, 2 Cor. 3:18—note the active women’s movement in the struggle to obtain his siblings but went on to graduate from role of the believer). suffrage and equal rights. The contributions of Brainard Institute and Morehouse College. Indeed the message of sanctification, also notable women such as Susan B. Anthony, David then set out to bring hope to his fel- called perfection or holiness, had already Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Dorothy Height, lowman through education. With illiteracy started to sweep the nation, reaching into Coretta Scott King, Sally Ride and numerous one of the most devastating problems in the nearly every mainstream denomination. As a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 14:17 Jun 30, 2011 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\E18MR9.000 E18MR9 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with BOUND RECORD March 18, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 6 7875 result scores of ‘Saints’ left their denomina- kansas, Texas, and Kansas. In 1910, while en- 1388), to reauthorize and reform the national tions to form new religious bodies. Such was gaged in apostolic work for the Kingdom, the service laws. the case with Elder Young who, in approxi- Lord blessed D. J. Young with an invention, mately 1902, after graduating from the Burn- ‘‘The Young Musical Attachment for Auto- f ing Bush Holiness Bible School, left the AME mobiles,’’ which was patented first in Canada Zion Church and became a mighty trail- and later the US. This tool proved invaluable HONORING THE SERVICE AND SAC- blazer in the Holiness Crusade. He carried as it complemented his gifting as a musician RIFICE OF UNITED STATES this new message far and near, preaching during his evangelistic travels, allowing him ARMY SERGEANT JEFFREY A. conversion and sanctification. to ‘‘produce harmonious chords’’ as he REED His path ultimately met with that of played music from his very own automobile. Charles Harrison Mason, a former Baptist He also served as the pioneer publisher of the preacher, who also joined the ranks of min- Church of God in Christ with the founding of HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS isters who preached sanctification. Their the D. J. Young Publishing Company when OF ARIZONA bond grew as D. J. Young joined the group of the Lord burdened him with the call to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES holiness preachers with which Mason was af- spread the full gospel in print via ‘‘The filiated. This group of Saints, led by Charles Whole Truth.’’ Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Price Jones, was a leading force in the rapid In 1916, elder Young made his way to his Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise spread of the Holiness Movement in the final earthly dwelling in Kansas City, Kan- today to honor United States Army Sergeant South. sas. Here he founded the first Church of God In 1907, Mason and Young, along with one in Christ, Young Memorial Church of God in Jeffrey A. Reed, who was killed in action near of their brethren, J. A. Jeter, started out on Christ, in the state, and immediately began Taji, Iraq on March 2, 2009. a spiritual journey that would impact the working to publish the first Sunday School Sergeant Reed was assigned to the 411th world when the Lord led them to the famed literature for the still young denomination. Military Police Company, 89th Military Police Azusa Street Revival, in Los Angeles, Cali- He continued this task, supplying many of Brigade, from Fort Hood, Texas. His mission fornia. Led by Bishop William J. Seymour, the early Saints with Spirit filled teaching, in Iraq was to mentor Iraqi Police units so that the small mission was a holiness group who until his demise. Before the time of his going they could effectively maintain the peace as had taken a grand leap of faith in believing from his labor to his reward, in 1927, David we withdraw our forces in the coming months. God for a Pentecostal outpouring as recorded Johnson Young, was successful in building in Acts 2:4, ‘‘And they were all filled with the the D. J. Young Publishing Company into a Jeffrey was just 15 days from completing his Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other much honored source of gospel literature and second tour in Iraq and returning to Tucson, tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.’’ established more than twenty-five churches where he and his wife Ashley reside. A Ches- Faithful to His promise, God poured out His in Kansas. His works, however, live on as terfield, Virginia native, Jeffrey joined the Army Spirit and the once small group grew in evidenced by the thousands of souls he led to shortly after he graduated from high school in number at a miraculous rate. Believers left Christ, the incredible growth of the Church 2004, following the example of his older broth- various states and even foreign lands to take of God in Christ, which he was instrumental er, who left college to sign up with the Army the pilgrimage to Azusa where they were in building, and the phenomenal leaders he after the Sept. 11 attacks. ‘‘Baptized with the Holy Ghost,’’ and experi- helped nurture in the Christian Church at enced the only Bible evidence, speaking in large.—Ladrian Brown. He was part of a routine patrol just north of Baghdad when a grenade ended his life. Jef- unknown tongues. In addition to this gift, f the Lord poured out His Spirit, with signs frey was just 23 years old. such as miraculous healings. One of the most PERSONAL EXPLANATION We remember Sergeant Jeffrey Reed and remarkable features of this wonderful move offer our deepest condolences and sincerest of God, however, was the presence of unity in HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ prayers to his parents and young wife. My the Spirit as believers cast away racism, words cannot effectively convey the feeling of OF CALIFORNIA sexism, classism, and various other sins that great loss nor can they offer adequate con- find no place in the Body of Christ. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One glorious day during this historic move solation, but it is my hope that in future days, of God David Johnson Young was also graced Wednesday, March 18, 2009 his family may take some comfort in knowing with the precious Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. that Jeffrey’s legacy reaches beyond the deso- Having all received the new gift, the three Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I was unable late landscape of Iraq and into the hearts of a men journeyed back to Memphis leaving a to be present in the Capitol on Monday, March grateful nation. blazing trail along their way as they This body and this country owe Jeffrey and preached conversion, sanctification, and the 16, 2009 and therefore unable to cast votes on the House Floor that evening. his family a debt of gratitude and it is vital that Baptism of the Holy Ghost. However, they we remember him and his fellow were met with severe disapproval. Ulti- However, had I been present I would have mately, Jones and the official body of believ- voted yea on H.R. 1284, to designate the facil- servicemembers who have paid the ultimate ers he led, withdrew the right hand of fellow- ity of the United States Postal Service located price. ship from them. Undaunted by this rejection at 103 West Main Street in McLain, Mis- Jeffrey is a hero both to his country and to by men and thoroughly convinced of their sissippi, as the ‘‘Major Ed W. Freeman Post his wonderful family. We salute his selfless commission by God, Charles Harrison Mason Office’’; yea on H.R. 1217, to designate the fa- service, sacrifice and bravery. May he not be and David Johnson Young called an assem- forgotten and may his mission continue in the bly that same year, gathering all those who cility of the United States Postal Service lo- cated at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, work of this body and the hearts of all Ameri- believed as they. At this meeting, the breth- cans. ren considered who would oversee the new Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Holy Ghost led Group and Young was one Post Office Building’’; and yea on H.R. 987, to f who many considered worthy of this awe- designate the facility of the United States some task. According to oral tradition, after Postal Service located at 601 8th Street in INTRODUCTION OF THE TAKE three days of fasting and praying, God spoke Freedom, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘John Scott BACK ACT through that same servant, D. J. Young, who Challis, Jr. Post Office.’’ yet spoke in tongues and was given the in- terpretation: ‘‘God has given us Brother In addition, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, HON. GWEN MOORE Mason to be our leader.’’ This gathering was I was attending a meeting with President OF WISCONSIN the first national Holy Convocation of the Obama at the White House with many of my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church of God in Christ. colleagues in the Congressional Hispanic Cau- After receiving this word from God, the cus when votes were called. Unable to return Wednesday, March 18, 2009 fledgling denomination was planted in Mem- to the Capitol in a timely fashion, I missed two Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- phis, TN, but quickly spread its roots votes. However, had I been present, I would er, my constituents have been rightfully out- throughout the country. D. J. Young served have voted yea on ordering the previous ques- raged to hear that the very unit at AIG that as a leading instrument through his apos- tolic church building. He was known and re- tion on H. Res. 250, to provide for the consid- was at the center of that company’s failure is ferred to as one of Mason’s ablest assistants eration of the bill (H.R. 1388), to reauthorize being showered with $165 million in bonuses, during these formative years. With building and reform the national service laws; and I with some individual bonuses to executives churches as his passion, Young was ap- would have voted aye on H. Res. 250, to pro- there being upwards of $1 million. Considering pointed the first Overseer, or Prelate, of Ar- vide for the consideration of the bill (H.R. that the taxpayers have made a commitment

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