[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H4857-H4858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING PASTOR EDDIE BEVILL

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. 
Deutch) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to welcome my constituent, Pastor 
Eddie Bevill, to offer the opening prayer today.

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  Eddie is the founding pastor of Parkridge Church in Coral Springs, 
Florida, where he has served since 1992. Pastor Bevill's leadership and 
service has been recognized with tenures on the Florida Baptist State 
Board of Missions as well as the Gulf Stream Baptist Association Board 
in Broward County, Florida. He is a pillar of our community. I am 
honored to welcome him to Washington today.
  After the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, our community was 
gripped by unspeakable pain, confusion, frustration, and anger. In the 
moments, days, and months since, Pastor Bevill has offered a voice of 
peace, arms of comfort, and a guiding hand to surviving families, 
students, teachers, and others in our community.
  At a time when it was so easy to be lost in despair, our community 
has been so fortunate to have Pastor Bevill lead us toward a place of 
hope and solace.
  Pastor Bevill is joined here today by his wife Laura. They have been 
married since 1988 and have four children.
  I know that my wife Jill joins me in welcoming Laura today in support 
of Eddie as he offers today's opening prayer.

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