Congresswoman Beatty Recognizes Faith-Based Leaders of Ohio's Third District

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute African American faith-based leaders from Ohio’s Third Congressional District. They are here as civil rights leaders, providers of child care, after-care, educational programs for our children. They are advocates for entrepreneurs, minority businesses, and economic development opportunities in our communities. They stand strong with their first ladies and con- gregations for stopping domestic violence against women, for reducing crimes in our neighborhoods.

These powerful leaders are Bishop Je- rome Ross, Reverend Dr. Keith Troy, Reverend Fred Lamarr, Reverend Jerry Carter, Reverend Victor Davis, Bishop Donald Washington, Reverend John Little, the Honorable Larry Price, Rev- erend Dale Snyder, the Honorable Hearchel Craig, and Reverend Joel King, cousin of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lastly, they know all too well what the impact of sequestration will be to our at-risk communities. I salute them because they will carry on their great work despite the sequestration and the unnecessary challenges it will present if imposed. Sequestration is harmful to our district, to our constituents, and to the Nation. The impact of sequestra- tion will affect the Federal Govern- ment’s ability to provide States with the necessary resources to invest in the future leaders and to protect America’s strong business environment. Our hardworking taxpayers deserve better. Let’s not put our economy at risk