[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 70 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H2722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REVEREND TOM ELLSWORTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Young) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  (Mr. YOUNG of Indiana asked and was given permission to revise and 
extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. I want to thank my friend, Tom Ellsworth, and 
his wife, Elsie, for traveling all the way from Bloomington, Indiana, 
to deliver this morning's open prayer.
  Tom has devoted his life to ministry. He is senior minister to me, my 
wife, Jenny, our four children, and so many other Hoosiers at Sherwood 
Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington.
  2012 marks the 50th year since Sherwood Oaks was founded. To mark the 
celebration, Tom has thrown down the gauntlet. Our church will pray, 
give, and serve like never before. Tom is challenging more of us to 
become the hands and feet of God, serving our neighbors, our country, 
and beyond.
  Tom understands that our Nation, in fact any nation worthy of the 
name, was built by selfless servants, people like the 55 members of our 
church who recently activated their faith to help out tornado victims 
in southern Indiana. America needs more such servants and more people 
like Tom to inspire us to service.
  Thank you for making a difference, Tom.

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