[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM

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                            HON. MARK WALKER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2018

  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, Reverend Billy Graham was the premier 
example of how faith, hope and love can transcend political parties, 
backgrounds, cultures and affiliations.
  Rev. Graham preached to tens of millions. He preached Christ. His 
death and resurrection.
  Despite holding favor and serving as a spiritual advisor to 
presidents, kings and queens--and having a world renowned impact and 
legacy--Graham always remained grounded in humility.
  That speaks to his character. But it speaks to Christ's spirit in 
Rev. Graham.
  Even as he preached to stadiums filled with tens of thousands, you 
knew that Rev. Graham cared about you as an individual, your life and 
your future.
  Earning the titles ``America's Pastor'' and ``North Carolina's 
favorite son,'' a small-town pastor from North Carolina, who grew up on 
a dairy farm, preached the love and name of Jesus Christ. Never 
wavering, he changed the world--bringing thousands of lives to 
salvation and eternal life.
  For me, Rev. Graham will always be remembered for his focus on 
redemption and the idea that there is limitless hope, opportunity and 
freedom for every human life.
  Though I am not worthy to carry the old worn out Bible of Billy 
Graham, I am honored to be presenting the resolution to authorize Rev. 
Graham's body to be the fourth American to lie in honor at the United 
States Capitol, the epicenter of our government. For almost a century, 
Rev. Graham changed lives and influenced our nation for the better.
  Though Reverend Graham never chased the honor of men, next week he 
will lie in honor for two days. We take comfort knowing that Rev. 
Graham has entered paradise and lives forever to honor the name above 
all names, the name of Jesus.

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