Edolphus Towns: “I rise today to talk about the accomplishments of Bishop James Alexander Forbes, a man that has really provided…”

“I rise today to talk about the accomplishments of Bishop James Alexander Forbes, a man that has really provided leadership in this Nation, a person that dropped out of school in the sixth grade, took a correspondence course, and after finishing that, they gave him his high school diploma. He then went on to college where he received a bachelor's and a master's degree. Not only that, but he was able to motivate eight children, five girls and three boys, and all of them have at least a master's degree. The boys all have their doctorates. One is the pastor of the Riverside Church, James Alexander Forbes, Jr.; the other, the pastor of the Faith Christian Church in Raleigh, NC; the other, a psychiatrist in Richmond, VA. All the girls as indicated, have a master's. I think that that is the kind of family that should be lifted up and that Bishop James Alexander Forbes on his 80th birthday, wherever you are, the world is indeed indebted to you for your achievements and your accomplishments.”