[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN APPRECIATION OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT A. WATSON

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my appreciation to 
Commissioner Robert A. Watson for his words and wisdom as he opened the 
House of Representatives in prayer this morning.
  Commissioner Watson was born in eastern North Carolina. He has made 
invaluable contributions to our society. He has led a lifetime of 
service to his community and to his fellow man throughout the world.
  Commissioner Watson and his wife, Alice, have served together as 
officers in the Salvation Army for more than 40 years. Since November 
1995, they have served as the organization's national leaders for the 
United States. The Watsons' selfless work in both the Salvation Army 
and many other charitable organizations has helped countless 
individuals worldwide.
  Commissioner Watson is an outstanding American, an invaluable asset 
to our society, and a true man of God. I thank him for his words this 
morning, for his inspiration, and for all that he does to make our 
world a better place.

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