[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
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               IN HONOR OF REVEREND RICHARD KEVIN BARNARD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to welcome my pastor, Reverend 
Richard Kevin Barnard. I am honored Father Barnard is here today to 
lead us in glory and praise of our Almighty. Reverend Barnard has 
served as Rector of The Chapel of the Cross--a Reformed Episcopal 
Church--since July of 1989. He has also served Reformed Episcopal 
Congregations in New Jersey and New York.
  Before coming to The Chapel, Father Barnard was Director of 
Communications for the International Bible Society, which was then 
located in East Brunswick, NJ. In that capacity he was a regular 
participant in the monthly White House Forum for Religious 
Organizations during the Reagan Administration and represented the 
Bible Society at public and private events, traveling to Central 
America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
  Father Barnard is the author of two books and numerous articles, and 
is also a Past Master of Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge in Dallas.
  Before becoming a Reformed Episcopalian, the Reverend Barnard was a 
Baptist pastor, serving congregations in Missouri, Florida and 
Tennessee. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO, 
and holds the Master of Divinity Degree from Cummins Theological 
Seminary, a Reformed Episcopal seminary in Summerville, SC.
  Father Barnard is married to the former Miss Paula Ann Henderson of 
Fort Worth, TX. They have four children and two grandchildren. Their 
youngest son, Adam, is currently serving aboard in USS Los Angeles (SSN 
688), stationed at Pearl Harbor.
  Father Barnard's gracious presence and true dedication to the work 
and word of Christ is an instrumental part of my life. He guides his 
flock diligently and challenges us to remain faithful to pursuing our 
walk with Christ daily. I am thankful for his leadership and his 
presence here today. It is truly and honor.

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