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On the recordFebruary 3, 1999
Secondly, the celebration will include recognition of a person whose life and work in the church and community exemplifies the legacy and spirit of the Reverend Absalom Jones.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Recognition of an individual during the celebration.

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