[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 117 (Thursday, July 30, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S8550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING DR. GARY V. WHETSTONE

 Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I wish to honor Dr. Gary V. 
Whetstone, the senior pastor and founder of Victory Christian 
Fellowship and of Gary Whetstone Worldwide Ministries. He is a 
Delawarean who, over the past quarter century, has touched the lives of 
thousands through his proactive and inspirational ministry.
  This week marks the 25th anniversary of Pastor Whetstone's ministry, 
and it will be celebrated in Wilmington this Thursday through Sunday at 
the Riverfront Center. The festivities will include renowned gospel 
preachers, including T.D. Jakes, Donnie McClurkin, Martha Munizzi, and 
Rod Parsley.
  A man of great charity, Pastor Whetstone established over 85 outreach 
ministries throughout Delaware and the surrounding area. This includes 
the very successful ``Blessings, Dressings, and More'' program, begun 
more than a decade ago, which serves over 2,500 Delawareans in need 
with food and clothing each week.
  His work with victims of HIV/AIDS, substance and alcohol abuse, and 
the incarcerated are testament to his mission to improve lives.
  His hands-on approach to ministry has not stopped at the State line. 
Internationally, Pastor Whetstone has founded over 400 Bible schools in 
countries as far and varied as Ireland, Nigeria, and India. His vision 
to spread the teachings of his faith across the globe has undoubtedly 
been furthered by his comprehensive Bible learning programs.
  Pastor Whetstone recently presented ``Murder What's Next,'' an 
original dramatic production that teaches about effects on children of 
being raised in a fatherless home. This show, with its large cast and 
professional quality, delivers a powerful message about the benefits of 
involved fathers and of a strong spiritual foundation. Over the past 2 
years, the production has been seen by over 35,000 people and has 
received local and national acclaim, including from the premiere 
Christian periodical, Charisma Magazine.
  I am proud to offer Dr. Gary V. Whetstone my congratulations on the 
25th anniversary of his ministry. I also wish him and his wife, Pastor 
Faye Whetstone, all the best as they continue in their noble 
work.

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