[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 161 (Wednesday, October 18, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S15276-S15277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  THE REVEREND H. KENNETH DUTILLE, JR.

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. President, as we all know, the Senate can impose 
tremendous demands on its Members as we grapple with the difficult 
decisions facing this body and this Nation. It is no surprise then, 
that the Senate begins each of its sessions with a prayer delivered by 
a distinguished religious leader.
  Earlier today, that spiritual leadership came from the Reverend 
Kenneth Dutille, Jr., of the First Baptist Church in Bath, ME. Reverend 
Dutille is truly dedicated to his work, his congregation and his 
community, and I am very pleased that he was selected to be one of two 
guest Chaplains we will have this month.
  The distinction is deserved, for Reverend Dutille visits us with many 
accomplishments. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College in 
Springfield, MO, and the University of Maine. He holds a masters degree 
from the California Graduate School of Theology. In his many travels, 
educational and otherwise, he has preached in over 200 churches in New 
England alone.
  It is praticularly fitting that Reverend Dutille lead the Senate's 
invocation today because he brings with him an understanding of some of 
the demands and pressures on those in public life. He is a selectman in 
his town of Richmond and was a candidate for the Maine State 
Legislature in 1994.
  Reverend Dutille also knows the strains and joys of a successful life 
as a small business owner, running the Good News Book Shop in 
Brunswick. Just recently, he added a book of his own to the shelves, 
``Images of America: Lewiston and Auburn.''
  As evidenced by Reverend Dutille's invocation this morning, he is an 
asset to his congregation and his community. His accomplishments, 
boundless energy, and exemplary service make 

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him an excellent choice as the guest Chaplain.
  Again, I am very pleased to have Reverend Dutille, his wife Patricia, 
and his daughter Melissa with us here today. I'm sure I speak for all 
of my colleagues in extending a very warm welcome on this special day.
  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed for 60 
seconds.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gregg). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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