Political Quotes

“I wish to recognize an extraordinary individual in my State, along with his wife. I would like to take a few minutes today to recognize Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson, Jr., and Mrs. Shirley Patterson. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S6341, October 5, 2017, near the top of the third column, the following language appears: Tribute to Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson, Jr., and Mrs. Shirley Patterson Mr. President, I wish . . . The online Record has been corrected to read: Tribute to Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson, Jr., and Mrs. Shirley Patterson Ms. MURKOWSKI. . . . Mr. President, I wish . . . ========================= END NOTE ========================= During the first week of November, Anchorage is going to host 4 days of events to commemorate the service of two of our most beloved community leaders, the Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson and his wife, Shirley Patterson. Next month, Reverend Patterson leaves the pulpit of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. This is a pulpit he has held for some 47 years. Mrs. Patterson, his wife of six decades, is to be recognized for her service as well. Anchorage is one of America's great communities, and it is not uncommon to celebrate the retirement of a figure of Patterson's stature, but 4 separate days of events--that is huge, and it is a testament to the respect our community has for the Patterson family. Think about this: Alaska has been a State for just 58 years.…”