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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his selection of Rev. James Harris, Senior Pastor of Dixon Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro, to serve as the Thirteenth Congressional District Delegate for the distinguished 2005 White House Conference on Aging.

“I am pleased to announce my selection of Rev. James Harris to represent the Thirteenth District in Washington, D.C. at the upcoming White House Conference on Aging. Without reservation, I selected Rev. Harris based on his continued and far-reaching community service as Senior Pastor of Dixon Grove Baptist Church,” said Congressman Scott. “A committed and well-accomplished minister, Rev. James Harris has demonstrated special efforts to improve the quality of life for members of Dixon Grove Baptist Church and residents of the greater Clayton County community. Rev. Harris has established himself as a humble, concerned and active citizen of constant service to his community.”

The White House Conference on Aging occurs once a decade to make aging policy recommendations to the President and Congress, and to assist the public and private sectors in promoting dignity, health, independence and economic security of current and future generations of older persons. Taking place in Washington, D.C. December 11-14, the 2005 White House Conference on Aging occurs as the first wave of the baby boom generation prepares for retirement, creating an important opportunity to creatively assess aging in America and improve the lives of older Americans. Rev. James Harris will participate in conference discussions on such issues as planning for expenses of long term care, creating incentives for retaining older workers, and promoting increased personal savings and investments for retirement as well as health promotion and disease prevention.

As the Senior Pastor of Dixon Grove Baptist Church for twenty-five consecutive years, Rev. James Harris is an active member of the Clayton County Association of Christian Ministers, the Clayton County NAACP and the Jonesboro and Henry County Hospital Chaplain Societies. Rev. Harris has also been the recipient of commendations by numerous professional and civic organizations.