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Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will speak about the passing of Bishop G.E. Patterson this morning on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The speech will occur during the 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time hour.
Bishop Patterson founded Temple Deliverance in Memphis in 1975 and twenty-five years later Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ has more than 13,000 members.
Congressman Cohen stated, “Bishop Patterson was a giant, godly man whose impact upon our community is immeasurable. His passing is a great loss but I know that his family and followers take great comfort in the exemplary life that he led and the good works that he accomplished.”
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Contact:
Marilyn Dillihay, Press Secretary, Congressman Cohen (202) 225-3265/(202) 368-9275 |
