[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H5055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOMING THE REVEREND REES F. WARRING

  (Mr. McDADE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McDADE. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by saying how nice it is too 
see so many familiar faces in the Chamber this morning. We are 
delighted that so many of our colleagues are here, and of course we all 
welcome you back to this magnificent House.
  Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to welcome to this Chamber the Reverend 
Rees F. Warring, and I want to thank him for his beautiful opening 
prayer. Reverend Warring is the pastor of the Elm Park Methodist Church 
in the city of Scranton and has served several churches in northeastern 
Pennsylvania for over 30 years.
  In every congressional district of this Nation--and no one knows this 
better than the people assembled here today--there are extraordinary 
people who exemplify the positive forces for good and selflessly serve 
their fellow man. Reverend Warring and his wife, Jean, who is with us 
today, are such individuals. They have tirelessly devoted their time 
and energy helping the less fortunate people in their community and 
providing spiritual solace to their congregation. Because of their good 
works, northeastern Pennsylvania and the Nation is a better place in 
which to live.
  They have also raised four wonderful children, one of whom, also with 
us today, is their son, John, who serves as an important member of my 
Washington staff.
  In addition to his spiritual efforts at Elm Park, Reverend Warring 
has been active in leading the restoration effort in Scranton to 
preserve the area's many historic church buildings. Elm Park serves as 
both an architectural landmark in downtown Scranton and as a community 
center for religious and civic activity. I am grateful that Reverend 
Warring could lead us in prayer today. He is a man who has enriched 
countless lives through his spiritual and community leadership.
  And, my friends, on a personal note, I would like to extend on behalf 
of all of us a most happy 58th birthday today to Reverend Warring.

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