[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 103 (Thursday, June 22, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H6204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOME TO PASTOR DAVID SIEVERT

  (Mr. NEUMANN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to thank Pastor David 
Sievert for opening Congress this morning with a prayer.
  Pastor Sievert is from my home church--St. Matthew Evangelical 
Lutheran Church--in Janesville, WI.
  I met Pastor Sievert about 15 years ago and quickly came to 
understand that his message was one of faith in God, commitment to 
family, and love of country.
  As my family got better acquainted with the Sievert family, it became 
very clear that his message from the pulpit was carried out in his own 
daily life.
  Pastor Sievert's continuous message of faith, love, and commitment 
has inspired me and helped me through the daily trials and tribulations 
while running for office and now as a Member of Congress.
  I look forward to listening to his motivating words for many years to 
come.
  Pastor Sievert, I would like to thank you for making the journey out 
to Washington and for your encouraging prayer to open today's session 
of Congress.


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