[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REVEREND ASRIEL McLAIN

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. 
Johnson) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to 
introduce my friend and Louisiana native, Reverend Asriel G. McLain, as 
our guest chaplain to lead the opening prayer today.
  Reverend McLain has held leadership positions in numerous churches 
throughout the United States, including Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas. 
He has written over a dozen books and frequently gives lectures on 
equipping Christian education leaders for effective ministry and 
discipleship.
  Reverend McLain received his bachelor of arts from Bishop College in 
Dallas, Texas, and his master of divinity from Princeton Theological 
Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He is the proud father of four 
children: David, Joseph, Desiree, and Danielle. Some of the family is 
here today. He is also a lifelong member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
  In addition to his work behind the pulpit and inside the classroom, 
Reverend McLain followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a leading 
voice on advancing the cause of justice and equality for all Americans. 
Having witnessed and endured the hardships of racism personally, 
Reverend McLain has devoted much of his life to ensuring that future 
generations can enjoy equality in all aspects of life.
  It is a great honor to ask God's blessings over us, and I ask my 
colleagues to help me in welcoming my dear friend, Reverend Asriel 
McLain.

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