[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 145 (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H6347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING REVEREND DONNA KAFER

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. 
Franks) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I was gratified today to hear our 
beloved citizen of Arizona, Chaplain Donna Kafer, offer our prayer.
  Chaplain Kafer is the author of two books, ``Women of Courage'' and 
``Women of Faith,'' and she's currently working on a third book called 
``Women of Grace.'' And that will complete the series, ``Gardens of 
Grace.''
  Mr. Speaker, I think it's especially appropriate because, indeed, 
Donna Kafer is a woman of grace that I've had the privilege to know for 
a very long time and am so grateful to be able to call her ``friend.''
  She has made her aim in life to serve her God, her country, her 
family, and the truth. She serves as the appointed chaplain for the 
Arizona State Legislature, where she has provided spiritual 
encouragement for leaders, staff, and State employees for about 14 
years now, Mr. Speaker.
  Chaplain Kafer has a master's degree in ministry through Phoenix 
University of Theology, and has received chaplaincy training through 
the Southwest School of Chaplaincy.
  Chaplain Kafer is an Arizona native. She lives in Peoria, Arizona, 
with her husband of 23 years, Ross, a firefighter-paramedic, and their 
daughter, Andrea, a 20-year-old college student. They've been members 
of Christ's Church of the Valley in northwest Peoria for nearly 18 
years, under the noble leadership of Pastor Don Wilson. And it is my 
honor for her to be our guest today.

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