[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING CHAPLAIN PHIL CRENSHAW

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. 
Arrington) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, the Good Book says, ``a righteous man's 
prayers availeth much.''
  What a prayer, Mr. Crenshaw; what a man; what a great American.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our guest chaplain and my dear 
friend, Mr. Phil Crenshaw.
  Mr. Crenshaw's life has taken him across the globe, from serving our 
country in World War II to spreading the Gospel of Jesus in places like 
Norway, Israel, Russia, and India. At every stop on his journey, Mr. 
Crenshaw's mission has always been the same: simply to love God and 
serve others.
  While stationed in Okinawa, he ministered to marines, soldiers, and 
airmen, as well as over 4,000 Japanese POWs, living out God's 
commandment not just to love our neighbors, but to love our enemies as 
well.
  Over the years, following his return from war, Mr. Crenshaw, along 
with his late wife, Ruth, to whom he was married for 66 years, opened 
up their home and their hearts to more than 50 young people who were in 
need of a place to stay, some of them orphans.
  At 95, Mr. Crenshaw is the last living chaplain's assistant from 
World War II, and he still lives every day to the fullest, serving our 
community and serving the Lord with all his body, soul, and strength.
  Mr. Crenshaw, your life of personal sacrifice and faithful service to 
our country and to the Kingdom of God is an inspiration to all of us. 
We are all honored to have you here this day.
  God bless you, Mr. Crenshaw; God bless the country you fought for and 
served; and, go, West Texas.

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