[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON NATIONAL PASTOR 
                                  DAY

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of the 
ministers, pastors, and priests in my district for Clergy Appreciation 
Day. Also known as National Pastor Day, this annual celebration falls 
on the second Sunday of each October. On this day, congregations around 
the country recognize the clergy and take up special offerings to bless 
them.
  Members of the clergy provide their congregations spiritual guidance 
with words of wisdom, healing, and inspiration. But they also serve 
their larger communities, especially those of us who find ourselves 
most in need. It is an honor to recognize their leadership in promoting 
our shared values of love, service, and community.
  I ask that all my colleagues join me today in thanking the members of 
the clergy in your districts for the selfless work they do. I look 
forward to continuing to work together with the clergy in my district 
to improve the lives of everyone in our community.

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