[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  TRIBUTE TO DENNIS AND BARBARA RAINEY

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and 
honor Dennis and Barbara Rainey. The Raineys are residents of Little 
Rock in my home State of Arkansas. They are cofounders of FamilyLife, a 
Christian ministry committed to helping marriages and families.
  Dennis and Barbara have been married since 1972. They have six 
children and a growing number of grandchildren. Their ministry, which 
is focused on strengthening marriage and the family, has grown into a 
nationally recognized brand that includes marriage conferences and 
cruises, books, devotionals, and public speaking engagements. 
FamilyLife reaches an estimated 60,000 people each year with its 
``Weekend To Remember'' events for couples.
  Dennis can be heard daily as host of the nationally syndicated radio 
program ``FamilyLife Today'' on more than 1,100 radio stations/outlets 
in nearly all 50 States. Together, they have authored or coauthored 
more than 35 books, and Barbara recently launched a new home decor line 
and teaching resource to help families and especially women express 
their faith in their homes. FamilyLife has grown into a dynamic 
ministry that has reached more than 109 countries across the world.
  Dennis and Barbara truly live out their faith every day in their 
roles as teachers, speakers, parents, grandparents, mentors, friends, 
and neighbors. They have been pivotal members of the faith community in 
Little Rock, as well as throughout our State and the country.
  My wife, Cathy, and I have been blessed by and treasured the 
friendship and mentorship of Dennis and Barbara since the start of 
their ministry.
  We are very proud of the important, affirming work that they have 
been doing for decades. Taking this opportunity to celebrate Dennis and 
Barbara and their legacy shows just how much of an impact they have had 
on their community and beyond over many years.
  We are grateful for them and wish them well in the years ahead. May 
God bless the Raineys and the work they have left to do in service of 
His Kingdom. Our marriages and families are certainly better for 
it.

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