[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H3115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO DANIEL PATRICK GALLAGHER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
SERVICE AS GUEST CHAPLAIN TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  (Mr. GILLMOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a truly 
wonderful friend of the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio. Daniel P. 
Gallagher is currently the minister at Edon Church of Christ in Edon, 
Ohio. Today the House was honored to open our legislative session by 
the inspirational words of Daniel as our guest chaplain.
  To his soldiers at Valley Forge, our Nation's Founding Father George 
Washington proclaimed, ``To the distinguished character of patriot, it 
should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of 
Christian.'' Today, before our House could again open and continue to 
work the will of the people, we paused, and we paused, as we have each 
morning since the Continental Congress, to give thanks and ask for 
strength.
  We have had a chaplain since 1789, and as Guest Chaplain, Daniel 
Gallagher continues the great tradition by offering his leadership and 
guidance to this institution.
  Through Reverend Gallagher's opening prayer today, the Village of 
Edon has extended its arms and offered their prayers to those elected 
to serve them.
  Williams County, Ohio is proud to claim the Village of Edon and its 
nearly one thousand citizens. The county borders both the States of 
Michigan and Indiana. This wonderful area of Ohio produces great crops 
for consumption, machines for production and the toys which deliver 
upon us the joyful sounds of children laughing. Williams County and the 
Village of Edon provide the fruit of life to our Nation and today it 
has sent us its shepherd.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Daniel P. Gallagher as we give thanks for his inspiring words. On 
behalf of the people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I am proud to 
recognize his faith and service. We wish Daniel and his family the best 
as we salute one of Ohio's finest citizens.

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