[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO REV. WALTER J. KEISKER

  Mr. ASCHROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a tremendous 
individual who exemplifies citizenship, character, and service to 
humanity, Rev. Walter J. Keisker.
  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 staff for their foresight in choosing 
Reverend Keisker to lead their mission. As our Nation looks 
increasingly for moral guidance in an era of moral decay, Reverend 
Keisker's example provides inspiration for others to follow in building 
family life.
  Anyone ever associated with Reverend Keisker knows of his unique 
spirit and tenacity which has brought about a rich lifetime of 
accomplishments. This special servant of God and man was bestowed a 
honorary degree of doctor of divinity in 1993 by Concordia Seminary in 
St. Louis. Reverend Keisker generously gives his time to the Boy 
Scouts, Ministerial Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, and Historical 
Society. His dedication is an enduring example of service, integrity, 
faithfulness, and love in the highest and best spirit of American 
citizenship.
  From Matthew, Chapter 25, Verse 21, ``Well done, my good and faithful 
servant!'' With God's blessing, and the benevolent commitment of Rev. 
Walter J. Keisker as a guiding light, the lutheran family and 
children's services will continue to be successful in building a 
stronger family life.

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