AL HR181

Commends Reverend Dennis Brown on his 25th Pastoral Anniversary at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Chickasaw, Alabama, which began in 1989.

Recognizes Reverend Brown's background as a native of Canterbury, England, who previously served in Australia as a lay assistant and children's home supervisor before attending seminary at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Notes that Reverend Brown was selected by Bishop Charles Duval to serve in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast in 1983, first at St. James Church in Fairhope, Alabama, as assistant priest until 1985.

Acknowledges his current service as priest of three congregations: St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Chickasaw, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Mobile, and St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Citronelle, plus service to residents of Murray House Assisted Living Center.

Honors Reverend Brown's leadership qualities and pastoral experience in providing Christian service opportunities to his congregations.