[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO THE PASTOR MICHAEL L. BELL

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Pastor Michael L. 
Bell for his faithful service to his community and the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky. On December 27, 2010, he will celebrate 40 years of service 
at Glendale Christian Church.
  Known as the `go-to-guy,' Pastor Bell is quick to lend a helping hand 
and an ear to listen. He is a caring, thoughtful and considerate 
individual who is always interested in assisting others.
  Beyond his service to Glendale Christian Church, Pastor Bell is also 
very active in the community. He is currently serving as Commissioner 
of the Hardin County Water District #2, Chaplin of the Hardin County 
Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Board of Regents for Louisville 
Bible College and is on the Board of Directors for Helping Hand.
  Pastor Bell is also the announcer for Hardin County High School 
football games and for both the boys and girls basketball teams.
  A testament to Pastor Bell's dedication to the community can be seen 
in his regular visits to those in hospitals and nursing homes, and also 
through his outreach to widows, who often need help with physician 
visits, financial decisions and home maintenance.
  Pastor Bell and his wife Sharon have been married for 44 years and 
are the proud parents of two sons, Jon Michael and Christopher David, 
and proud grandparents of Samantha and Caehla. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Pastor Michael L. Bell for his steadfast 
commitment, service and dedication.

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