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“TRIBUTE TO THE REV. HENRY LEE BARNWELL” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1108 on June 18, 1996.
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TRIBUTE TO THE REV. HENRY LEE BARNWELL
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HON. ED PASTOR
of arizona
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 18, 1996
Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, today it is with great pleasure that I rise to pay tribute to one of Phoenix's finest citizens, and also congratulate the Rev. Henry Lee Barnwell on the occasion of his 29th anniversary in the ministry.
Reverend Barnwell was educated at Rosenwald High School in Panama City, FL. He attended Grand Canyon College and Arizona College of the Bible in Phoenix, Talbort Theological Seminary at Biola University, Bishop College and Lacy Kirk Williams Minister's Institute, both of Dallas, TX. He also has a Training Diploma from the Protestant Chaplin's Association of Okinawa (1958); a Diploma for Christian Work from Arizona College of the Bible (1977); a bachelor of arts degree through Arizona College of the Bible (1978); and a Doctor of Divinity from Guadalupe Baptist Theological Seminary in San Antonio, TX.
Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Reverend Barnwell is now Pastor of the First New Life Baptist Church in Phoenix. He also serves a chaplaincy with the Arizona State Department of Corrections, and is Auxiliary Chaplin at Williams Air Force Base in Higley, AZ. Reverend Barnwell is involved in many other outreach efforts, having served as president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Phoenix and vicinity; Bible instructor of Zion Rest District Association; regional director for the National Evangelism Movement; first vice-
president of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arizona; and immediate past moderator of the Area One American Baptists Churches of the Pacific Southwest.
Reverend Barnwell has applied his energy and talents to many worthwhile projects over the years as an active member of the board of directors for the Phoenix Opportunities Industrial Center and St. Mary's Food Bank. He is also a member of the Mayor's Human Resources Commission; the Maricopa Branch of the NAACP; the Sheriff's Religious Advisory Committee on Maricopa County; and the city of Phoenix Human Resources Commission. Reverend Barnwell also serves on the Clergy Against Drugs and is a past member of the Governor's Advisory Council on Juvenile Justice Planning.
His efforts to educate and improve the quality of life in the community have earned Reverend Barnwell recognition from many groups who have bestowed awards on him, including The Floyd Adams Community Services Award from the Phoenix Opportunities Industrial Center; the Religion Award from the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP; and the Recognition for Christian Service Award from the National Evangelism Workshop. Reverend Barnwell was named Pastor of the Year for the State of Arizona in 1989 and carries the title of ``Honorary Citizen'' from the city of Tucson.
I commend Reverend Barnwell for his many years of community service and involvement. Scores of Phoenicians have benefited from his energy and efforts. I ask my colleagues to join with me today in congratulating Reverend Barnwell as he celebrates 29 years of service in the ministry.
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