[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
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                       HONORING BROTHER JOE ADAMS

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Brother Joe Adams for his outstanding service as chaplain to the 
Kentucky State government. On March 16, 2010, the Kentucky House of 
Representatives will celebrate Brother Adams' retirement after twenty-
eight years of service.
  Brother Adams was born and raised in Kentucky, and began preaching at 
the age of fourteen. In 1966, he enlisted in the United States Air 
Force. Serving for four years, Brother Adams spent his last year in 
Vietnam.
  Following his service to his country, Brother Adams enrolled in 
Western Kentucky University to study Accounting and began preaching in 
Simpson County. He later pursued a master's degree in Child Development 
and Family Living, but soon realized he was being called to devote his 
life to full-time ministry.
  Brother Adams has been a pastor at several Baptist churches across 
Kentucky. Since 1983, he has dedicated himself to working with 
community and State officials through the God and Country Ministry. In 
addition to his duties as chaplain to the Kentucky State government, 
Brother Adams has contributed to the Commonwealth as a member of 
numerous boards and committees, including the Bardstown/Nelson County 
Chamber of Commerce, the Bardstown Public Housing Tenant Relations 
Committee, the Non-Public School Commission, and chairman of Christian 
Home Educators of Kentucky.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Brother 
Joe Adams for his service to our country and the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky. He has touched thousands, literally being the hands and feet 
of his Lord Jesus Christ reaching into many dark places with the light 
of truth, hope, and love. May God richly bless him as he and Saundra 
enter the next chapter in their lives of service.

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