[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING PASTOR KEVIN YRIARTE

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. 
Napolitano) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to introduce to the 
House and bid welcome to Pastor Kevin Yriarte today, founder and senior 
pastor at Journey of Faith Church in Covina.
  Thank you, Pastor Kevin, for coming from Covina, and your family, and 
for the wonderful prayer.
  Pastor Kevin, as he is known, has been married for 25 years to his 
wife, L.A. County Superior Court Judge Geanene Yriarte. They have two 
sons: Jordan and Ryder. Ryder is here. Jordan is in his third year at 
the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Ryder plans to follow the same path.
  After years of working in the business world, Pastor Kevin was called 
by the Lord into ministry full-time. Pastor Kevin works to strengthen 
the weak, heal the wounded, and restore the broken.
  Pastor Kevin is also the chaplain of the City of La Verne Police 
Department. He provides spiritual support and counseling to the police 
department, the residents of the city of La Verne, and to the victims 
of crimes and families as needed.
  In April 2019, Pastor Kevin become a parent admissions partner for 
the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He assists the academy in performing 
interviews with potential candidates and represents the academy at 
various functions.
  Pastor Kevin has been helpful in many important events for 
California's 32nd District, my district. He is an integral part in our 
annual prayer breakfast and is known for his inspirational and 
uplifting prayers.
  Pastor, thank you for today's blessing and for the work you do to 
spread and promote the Gospel throughout the San Gabriel Valley. May 
God continue to bless your ministry.

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