[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
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               REAPPOINTMENT OF THE CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE

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                           HON. PAUL D. RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2018

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today, I exercised my authority 
under section 208(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 
U.S.C. Sec. 5501(a)) to appoint Father Patrick J. Conroy of Oregon to 
act as and to exercise the duties of Chaplain of the House of 
Representatives. The exercise of this authority is the most expeditious 
means of ensuring the continued service of Father Conroy as Chaplain of 
the House. It is my hope and expectation that Father Conroy will serve 
as Chaplain for the remainder of the 115th Congress. As with all 
officers of the House, decisions on continued service in the 116th 
Congress will be made by that body.

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