[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING REV. WILLIAM H. HILD, JR.

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. 
Buchanan) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege and honor today to 
recognize and welcome my family's pastor, also my wife, Sandy, and my 
two children. He's been our pastor for the last 8 years. William Hild, 
since 1997, has served and led as the pastor of First Baptist Church of 
Sarasota, Florida. Accompanying him here today is his wife, Beverly, of 
28 years; William Hild III, who also attends Georgetown Law School; and 
his sister, Kathy.
  Since becoming pastor of First Baptist Church of Sarasota in 1997, 
Bill has helped to spread the church's ministry throughout our 
community, the State of Florida, the United States, and even across the 
world.
  Under Pastor Hild's leadership, the church has organized over 20 Holy 
Land trips to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. These trips provide our members 
with a greater understanding of the Bible and a deeper appreciation of 
the work of God.
  Here at home, Pastor Hild was a leader in the recovery efforts 
following Hurricane Katrina. Under his leadership, First Baptist Church 
of Sarasota donated cash and pledges in excess of $140,000 to help the 
victims of Katrina. The church also conducted multiple trips to the 
gulf coast region, delivering food and personal hygiene kits to those 
affected by the hurricane.
  I want to thank my pastor, Pastor Bill Hild, for more importantly, 
his close friendship and guidance to me, and also providing today's 
prayer. Also, I would like to thank his wife, Beverly, and son, Will, 
for being with us today and his family and his many friends from back 
home watching here today on this very special day.
  Thank you, Pastor Hild.

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