[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 87 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1330]
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                         HOUSE CHAPLAIN SEARCH

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                            HON. TOM BLILEY

                              of virginia

                              EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 1999

  Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, as co-chairs of the chaplain search 
committee we are announcing to Members that we have begun our initial 
stages of the search. We encourage Members to recommend qualified 
candidates to the search committee. They may do so by forwarding 
applicant materials to the Speaker's office, H-232 Capitol, House of 
Representatives, Washington, DC 20515, Attention: House Chaplain Search 
Committee. Applicant materials should include a cover letter and 
resume.
  As you know, the House Chaplain prepares and delivers the daily 
prayer in the House of Representatives; coordinates the use of the 
Prayer Room; speaks to visiting groups and gives invocations at events; 
assists Members in contacts with religious groups; conducts wedding 
ceremonies, visits hospitals and conducts memorial services; and is 
available at all times for pastoral counseling to Members and staff.
  The chaplain is one of five elected officers of the House of 
Representatives. The chaplain is paid $132,100 per year.
  The other members of the search committee are: Lois Capps, Helen 
Chenoweth, Jay Dickey, Cal Dooley, Anna Eshoo, Steve Largent, John 
Lewis, Joe Pitts, Ralph Regula, Ciro Rodriquez, Robert Scott, John 
Shimkus, Ted Strickland, Zach Wamp, Henry Waxman, and Dave Weldon.

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