[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 83 (Thursday, June 14, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H3153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REVEREND SCOTT DORNBUSH

  (Mr. HALL of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize again 
the Reverend Scott Dornbush of Van, Texas in my district who offered 
the opening prayer as our guest chaplain today.
  Reverend Dornbush has served as pastor of the Van, Texas and Ben 
Wheeler, Texas United Methodist Churches since 1997. Each Sunday, 
Reverend Dornbush delivers three sermons, two in Van and one in Ben 
Wheeler, which is 10 miles away. As he says with good humor, ``That's 
the way it's done in East Texas.''
  Reverend Dornbush is actively involved in numerous projects that 
reflect his commitment to the social implications of the Gospel. He has 
volunteered at crisis centers for abused women and children, initiated 
counseling groups, and authored and presented a paper on ministering to 
abusive families.
  His churches also reflect his leadership and are well-known for their 
mission efforts. They provide foods for over 100 families and 
distribute, and this is unbelievable, over three tons of fresh produce. 
The churches also offer preschool and child care.
  I want to commend Reverend Dornbush and those in his congregation for 
their efforts in meeting the needs of those in their communities 
through these service-based programs.
  We know from experience that local citizens and local organizations 
have a better understanding of their communities' needs and how to meet 
these needs. We know that some of the most successful efforts have been 
sponsored by our churches and other faith-based groups.
  Mr. Speaker, the time has come to include these viable programs in 
Federal efforts to improve the lives of our citizens, and I look 
forward to working with my colleagues to make this happen. I am pleased 
to welcome Reverend Dornbush today.
  I want to also express my appreciation for the Guest Chaplain program 
which provides a vital spiritual link between Washington and our faith-
based communities throughout America.
  I thank Reverend Dornbush.

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