[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 64 (Thursday, May 10, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H2086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOME TO THE REVEREND IRA COMBS, JR.

  (Mr. SMITH of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join you in 
welcoming today's distinguished guest chaplain, Reverend Ira Combs, 
Jr., and thank him for leading the House in prayer. Reverend Combs is 
the founder and pastor of the Greater Bible Way Temple in Jackson, 
Michigan.
  He started that church and now the congregation numbers over 1,000. 
Reverend Combs has built up his church to serve a growing congregation. 
He has received the Outstanding Young Men's Award from the National 
Jaycees and was named in the Marquis Who's Who in America and the Who's 
Who from the International Business Association, among some of his many 
awards.
  Reverend Combs is distinguished by his love for people, desire to 
strengthen families and ability to motivate and cultivate those around 
him. His compassion for the less fortunate has led him to assist many 
needy families in and around Jackson while working tirelessly to serve 
his community and his State.
  Reverend Combs continues to be a community leader in Jackson. I am 
proud to welcome him here today as our guest chaplain.

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