[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              WELCOMING REVEREND ALEXANDER BRECKINRIDGE IV

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. 
DelBene) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Reverend 
Alexander, or Lex, Breckinridge, and to thank him for offering this 
morning's prayer. Father Lex serves as the rector of St. Thomas 
Episcopal Church in my hometown of Medina, Washington.
  He always felt the call to ordained ministry in the church, but it 
took him awhile getting there. He was born in West Virginia. He went on 
to school in New Hampshire and North Carolina, and practiced law in New 
Orleans before attending a seminary in Austin, Texas. After serving the 
church in Austin, he found his way to the great Northwest and to our 
community.
  Reverend Breckinridge is joined today by his wife, Zonnie. They have 
three children and have enriched the Medina community for 9 years. We 
value his service and appreciate his leadership and guidance that 
continues to impact so many lives. We appreciate him flying across the 
country to be with us today.

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