[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E255-E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING PASTOR FRANKLIN WOOD, SR.

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                            HON. GREG PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2019

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge Pastor Franklin Wood, 
Sr., of Whittier Lane Baptist Church who has played an integral role in 
his community and congregation for nearly half a century. The United 
States of America was founded by patriots like Pastor Wood who believed 
that faith and freedom of religion was of paramount importance to 
building a strong society.
   That truth is evident in our National Motto: in God We Trust.
   Faith remains the bedrock of American life, and one of the reasons 
for that is the Church. Local churches, such as Whittier Lane Baptist 
Church in New Castle, IN, have always been at the forefront of service 
to communities large and small. As worshipers put their trust in God, 
they looked to Pastor Wood for guidance and counsel. I have no doubt 
that Pastor Wood's leadership played a vital role in the spiritual 
health and wellbeing of so many individuals in his congregation.
   As he begins a well-deserved retirement, I want to acknowledge 
Pastor Wood and sincerely thank him for dedicating his life to serve 
God and the Church. It is a true honor to serve a Hoosier who has 
demonstrated such deep commitment to his community. I wish him all the 
best in his retirement.

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