[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WELCOMING DR. BRYAN SMITH

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 
Goodlatte) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to welcome Dr. Bryan 
Smith, a constituent of the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia 
and a friend who has offered the opening prayer today. I hope the 
doctor's prayer offers this body guidance and wisdom for the tasks 
before us.
  Dr. Smith serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Roanoke, 
one of the largest congregations in Roanoke Valley. During his time at 
First Baptist, I have known Dr. Smith to be a man who believes in 
putting faith in action, working tirelessly to help others grow 
spiritually.
  Dr. Smith and his wife, Mary, have served in ministry together for 
more than 25 years. They have two children. He is a graduate of Mobile 
College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Midwestern 
Baptist Theological Seminary.
  I want to thank Dr. Smith for serving as guest chaplain in the House 
of Representatives today.

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