[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H2835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            EXTENDING A WARM WELCOME TO FATHER VAL J. PETER

  (Mr. TERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I have the honor of extending a warm welcome 
to Father Val J. Peter, our guest chaplain in the House of 
Representatives today. I also want to thank him for his thoughtful and 
inspiring prayer.
  Father Peter is a native Nebraskan, a Diocesan priest within the 
Archdiocese of Omaha, and the executive director for Girls and Boys 
Town USA. He is also one of the foremost advocates for youth in the 
world and a true friend, effective educator, and caring, surrogate 
father to thousands of troubled youth and teenagers.
  Father Peter oversees Boys Town programs stretching from coast to 
coast. Last year alone, Father Peter and the Boys Town staff helped 
brighten the future for more than 37,000 troubled, neglected, and 
abused children. Father Peter has earned the gratitude of thousands of 
children and families with his unconditional love, boundless optimism, 
and unwavering devotion to God.
  Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for my colleagues when I say that we are 
pleased and honored to have Father Val Peter here with us today.

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