[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOMING PASTOR ROSALINDA RIVERA

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 
Brat) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to welcome Pastor Rosalinda Rivera, 
and her friends, of Chesterfield County, Virginia, to the House Chamber 
today.
  As an associate pastor at the New Life Outreach Church, the church 
her parents, Carmen and Victor Torres founded in 1972, she has helped 
reach those who are in search of a better way of life.
  In addition to her role in the church, she is involved in many other 
organizations to serve those in need. Whether it is helping young 
people overcome the challenges of addiction at New Life for Youth, 
helping young mothers restore relationships with their children at 
Mercy Mom's House, or inspiring groups all over the U.S. with her 
writing and ministry, her service has been one spent devoted to the 
service of others.
  She has turned the lives of countless people around, giving them 
faith, hope, and purpose. Her work is a testament to the Judeo-
Christian tradition, which calls all people to love and care for others 
in the same way that God loves and cares for each of us.
  Thank you, Rosalinda, and God bless you.

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