[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 7, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H3685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               WELCOMING THE REVEREND RILEY P. GREEN III

  (Mr. ADERHOLT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise and 
introduce our guest chaplain for today, the Reverend Riley P. Green 
III. Riley Green is an ordained minister and a graduate of Beeson 
Divinity School, as well as Samford University where he received his 
master's in theological studies. He is currently working on his 
doctorate in education. He is a member of Hunter Street Baptist Church 
and serves as the director of administration of the Alabama Baptist 
Children's Homes & Family Ministries.
  The goal of Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries is 
to protect, nurture, and restore children and families through Christ-
centered services. Over 110 years ago, a Southern Baptist preacher 
affectionately known as Father Stewart wanted to help widows and 
orphans. His desire became a reality in 1891 with the establishment of 
the Louise Short Baptist Widows and Orphans Home in Evergreen in 
southern Alabama. From that one facility has grown to be Alabama's most 
diverse child and family care agency.
  Riley lives in Birmingham with his wife, Yvonne, and their three 
sons, who are with him here today. Riley's mom is in the Chamber today 
as well. He is a friend whom I have known for many years and someone I 
know has a heart for seeking and doing the will of God. I thank him for 
his inspiring prayer this morning. We appreciate him taking his time to 
come and lead this Nation in a time of prayer, especially when our 
troops are at war.

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