[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H3696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REVEREND BRADLEY HALES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 
Cantor), the distinguished majority leader, is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Pastor Bradley Hales 
of the Reformation Lutheran Church of Culpeper, Virginia, to the House 
floor.
  For the past 19 years, Pastor Hales has been focusing on the renewal 
and revitalization of churches for greater growth and involvement in 
their communities. As the leader of his church in Culpeper, he has 
overseen the expansion of a congregation that was once only several 
dozen members strong to over 240 today.
  With a great passion and caring for our senior citizens, Pastor Hales 
was very influential in starting The Place, a gathering center within 
the church for seniors who wish to meet others and stay involved with 
their community.
  Pastor Hales' civic engagement and enthusiasm for improving the lives 
of others is not limited to the house of worship. Pastor Hales also 
serves as a member of the Culpeper Human Services Board and teaches 
Civil War history at the Culpeper Christian School.
  His energy and compassion have a positive effect on so many, the 
Culpeper Times named him Citizen of the Year in 2012.
  Pastor Hales, I'd like to thank you for being with us here today and 
offering this morning's prayer. Your leadership and willingness to help 
others is an inspiration to us all.

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