[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING BISHOP MILES E. FOWLER

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. 
Johnson) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to 
welcome our guest chaplain, Bishop Miles E. Fowler, to the House of 
Representatives, and I thank him for offering his beautiful and 
thoughtful prayer to us this morning.
  Bishop Miles E. Fowler joins us today from Lithonia, Georgia, where 
he is the pastor of Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, a 
position he has proudly held for the past 33 years.
  Having served our Nation in the Air Force Reserve from 1957 to 1965, 
Bishop Fowler has since committed his life to the betterment of our 
country and its citizens through his ministry. As a pastor to more than 
1,500 parishioners and a spiritual leader to more than 30 ministers 
under the auspices of Refuge Churches, his aim, personally and through 
his ministry, has always been to provide aid, assistance, and spiritual 
support in every aspect of our community.
  As a committed husband, father, and grandfather--and his wife and 
some relatives are seated up in the gallery--Bishop Fowler recognizes 
the importance of family and has published two insightful works 
providing spiritual guidance for married couples.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased Bishop Fowler was able to share some of 
his words of wisdom and grace with us today. We recognize him for his 
continued commitment to his faith and community.

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