[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 76 (Wednesday, June 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD, PROMOTING MARRIAGE, AND ENCOURAGING 
    GREATER INVOLVEMENT OF FATHERS IN THE LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN, 
                       ESPECIALLY ON FATHER'S DAY

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                               speech of

                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2006

  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of House Resolution 
318 which promotes responsible fatherhood. I am a proud cosponsor of 
this resolution but an even prouder father of three. My children are 
the joy of my life and my wife Vicki and I have thoroughly enjoyed each 
stage of their lives as they have grown up. I would like to encourage 
all fathers to realize the impact we have on our children. It is 
imperative that we not only love our wives as Jesus Christ loved His 
church, but that we show that love to our children. Our children must 
be our priorities, and that is exceedingly hard in this world. I 
challenge all of us fathers to work at maintaining a loving and active 
relationship with our children.
  Whether it is attending sporting events, going hunting and fishing, 
or playing guitar with your children, Almighty God has placed in our 
lives the gift of children and we must honor Him by our example. My own 
father is a man of God and an example to me of a godly leader and solid 
Christian. Thank you, Dad, for the impact you have been in my life and 
the lives of my children. Happy Father's Day.

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