[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 133 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CHAPLAIN BARRY BLACK

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, as I depart this body, I would like to 
extend a heartfelt personal thank you to Chaplain Barry Black. From 
comforting staff and Members in the wake of tragic deaths to leading 
erudite Bible study groups, to opening the Senate each morning with 
prayer, Chaplain Barry Black has shown himself the epitome of a great 
minister. He is a man of keen intellect, enormous oratorical skill, and 
great faith.
  Personally, I have always been taken by his voice as he offers our 
opening prayers each morning we are in session. He has a voice that 
makes everyone perk up, listen, and remain attentive.
  I have seen Chaplain Black become a friend, an ally, and a helper to 
staff and Members from all points on the political spectrum. He has 
kept his door open to people of all faiths and, as a Seventh Day 
Adventist minister himself, has helped many Christian Senators and 
staff--including me--enter into a closer and more meaningful 
relationship with Jesus Christ.
  I am delighted that he will be continuing his service and I am 
pleased that I could have the honor of appointing him. Barry Black, 
thank you.

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