[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNITION OF REVEREND WALTER J. KEISKER

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I stand before you today to recognize 
a tremendous individual who has exemplified citizenship, character, and 
service to humanity throughout his life, Reverend Walter J. Keisker.
  This special servant of God and man was bestowed an honorary degree 
of doctor of divinity in 1993 by Concordia Seminary in St. Louis for 70 
years of faithful service. In accepting the honor Reverend Keisker 
stated, ``There are others more deserving of the degree, but I am 
humbly grateful for it.'' Anyone ever associated with Reverend Keisker 
will acknowledge the humbleness of this special gentleman, but they 
will know the unique spirit and tenacity that brought about a rich 
lifetime of accomplishments. Whether it was the Boy Scouts, Ministerial 
Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, or one of his many 
other activities, Reverend Keisker was totally dedicated, an enduring 
example of service, integrity, faithfulness, and love in the best 
spirit of American citizenship.
  On November 12, 1997, the Lutheran Family and Children Services 
[LFCS] of southeast Missouri will host the Second Annual Walter J. 
Keisker dinner. I commend LFCS for the foresightedness in choosing 
Reverend Keisker to lead the LFCS mission. I can think of no better 
example to inspire others to assist in building family life. 

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