[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 138 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H8599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOME TO REV. DR. ROBERT F. BROWNING

  (Mr. ROGERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, the Reverend Bob Browning, who offered 
today's opening prayer as the guest House Chaplain, is my hometown 
pastor, friend, and personal counselor.
  He is the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Somerset, KY, a 
church of some 2,000 members.
  Although a young man, Brother Browning has packed into his years an 
impressive career in service to God and his people.
  He just last year finished two 1-year terms as president of the 
Kentucky Baptist Convention, a sure sign of the esteem felt for Brother 
Browning by his peers and religious leaders throughout Kentucky.
  But, no wonder to us, his home church members, we have watched his 
leadership abilities grow and develop since he came to us in 1982 
following pastorships at three other Kentucky churches and receiving 
his doctorate degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 
Louisville.
  In addition to various responsibilities with the State association, 
he has been called upon by the entire community. He serves on 
everything from the YMCA board to the county solid waste advisory 
committee. He is a trustee at Cumberland College. He has worked as a 
volunteer in Africa, Brazil, and Russia.
  Brother Bob and his wife Jackie are the parents of three wonderful 
children: Jason, Amy, and Joshua. Jason is a marine, based in 
California.
  Brother Bob is a wonderful preacher. But his greatest gift is his 
ability to counsel, one on one. I can personally testify to the warm 
and caring love he imparts to those who are so fortunate to be in his 
care. He has been of enormous importance to me and my family in recent 
months, especially.
  Welcome Brother Browning to the people's House, your House.
  

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