Mark Kirk: “2 years ago I worshipped at North Chicago's First Corinthian Baptist Church and met Pastor Eugene Roberson. He is a…”

“2 years ago I worshipped at North Chicago's First Corinthian Baptist Church and met Pastor Eugene Roberson. He is a leader. Pastor Roberson is one of our spiritual leaders in northern Illinois. Under his hand, First Corinthian welcomed 800 new members and will dedicate a new sanctuary this Sunday. He is a mentor to young people from Zion, Waukegan, and North Chicago. He is also a seventh grade physical education teacher at Central Junior High School in Zion, Illinois. In recognition of his community service, Pastor Roberson received the distinguished Harambee Award of Excellence from the College of Lake County. Pastor Roberson, a man of integrity and committed to family, is fond of saying, 'God is good all of the time, and all the time, God is good.' With his wife, Geraldine Herron Roberson, they are proud parents of three, Kristian, LaTonya and Eugene II, who blessed the Robersons with four grandchildren. We look to Pastor Roberson in this time of adversity. We are reassured under his expanding ministry, and it is my honor to thank him for leading the United States Congress in prayer today during our hours of trial. On behalf of Congress, I thank Pastor Roberson.”