[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO RUTH AND BILLY GRAHAM

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                        HON. W.G. (BILL) HEFNER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 24, 1996

  Mr. HEFNER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commend this body for its passage of H.R. 2657 to award a congressional 
gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.
  In a time when society is torn by the conflicting messages it 
receives, it is appropriate that we honor a couple whose decency and 
moral character is exemplified in everything they do. From their 
involvement with the flood victims of India to championing the cause of 
children through the Ruth and Billy Graham Children's Center, the 
commitment that these two have to others is unfailing.
  No matter where the Lord has called them to go, they have been there, 
overcoming challenges which would have impeded the average person. But 
then these are no two average people. Citizens the world over could 
learn a lesson or two from Ruth and Billy. I, for one, am very proud to 
count them among my fellow North Carolinians.

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