[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOMING PASTOR WILLIAM HILD, JR.

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. 
Buchanan) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to welcome to the 
United States Capitol my pastor, William Hild, who led us in the 
opening prayer today.
  Pastor Hild is not only a tremendous community leader in my hometown 
of Sarasota, Florida, but he has been a great friend to Sandy and me, 
and a resource to me and my family, for nearly 18 years.
  Since 1997, Pastor Hild has served as the pastor of FirstSarasota, 
the Downtown Baptist Church. Under his leadership, the church has 
grown. It is very dynamic. It makes a big difference in my community. 
Also under his leadership, we have seen the incredible outreach that he 
has done in terms of strengthening and encouraging people on our 
beautiful Gulf Coast.
  My wife Sandy and I want to personally thank Pastor Hild for what he 
has done for us in our life and what he continues to do in our 
community to make it a better community. It is a privilege to have 
Pastor Hild and his family here today.

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