[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REVEREND PHIL WALDREP

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from 
Alabama (Mr. Brooks) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to 
welcome Reverend Phil Waldrep to the House of Representatives to serve 
as today's guest chaplain.
  Reverend Waldrep was born in Morgan County, Alabama, near Decatur, 
and began preaching when he was 14 years old.
  He earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of 
Alabama and completed seminary at Luther Rice Theological Seminary in 
Georgia.
  Through his ministries, Reverend Waldrep connects with audiences of 
all ages and sizes with his sense of humor, powerful illustrations, and 
Scriptural insight.
  He is a frequent speaker at some of America's largest churches and 
conferences and has been a vocational evangelist since 1975.
  Reverend Waldrep is also an author, having published ``Beyond 
Betrayal: Overcome Past Hurts and Begin to Trust Again,'' ``Reaching 
Your Prodigal: What Did I Do Wrong? What Do I Do Now?'' and ``The 
Grandparent Factor: Five Principles to Help You Make a Difference in 
the Life of Your Grandchild.''
  Phil and his wife, Debbie, live in Decatur, Alabama, and have two 
daughters who, with their husbands, actively serve in the ministry.

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