Douglas Alexander: “today I rise to honor a true community pillar and a servant, Reverend Thomas Peoples. Reverend Peoples currently serves…”

“today I rise to honor a true community pillar and a servant, Reverend Thomas Peoples. Reverend Peoples currently serves as pastor of the Wisner First Baptist Church in Louisiana where he has ministered to his congregation, town, and surrounding communities for over a decade. Some of the words used to describe Reverend Peoples by the members of his church include ``caring,'' ``compassionate,'' ``diligent,'' and ``a man of God.'' One member of his church said he mirrors the scriptures found in Mark, the 10th chapter, 45th verse, which says: ``For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, that He might give His life as a ransom for many.'' Reverend Peoples is also a devoted husband, as well as a father of three children. Like so many ministers, his wife and children shoulder the same burdens for the Wisner community. Madam Speaker, it is truly an honor to recognize Reverend Peoples and his family who are visiting Washington this week. ____________________”