Madison – Following the passing of Bishop Lawrence Kirby, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement:
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Lawrence Kirby. St. Paul Missionary Baptist is the oldest black church in Wisconsin, and he led his congregation with distinction for over 4 decades. I appreciate the times Bishop Kirby invited me to join his congregation in worship and the bridge he built between faith and government. He was a fierce advocate for the people of Racine, and I will miss his counsel.”
