[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING PASTOR ROBERT AND DEBBIE MORRIS FOR TWENTY YEARS OF 
                       SERVICE AT GATEWAY CHURCH

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2020

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pastor 
Robert Morris and his wife, Debbie, for twenty years of leadership, 
service and worship at Gateway Church in my District. Their tireless 
efforts to spread the word of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ 
have reached countless believers over the past two decades.
  Since they founded Gateway Church in the year 2000, Pastor Robert and 
Debbie Morris have endeavored to create a spiritual impact on the 
Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond. Twenty years ago, they began that 
journey by meeting with a small group of thirty individuals in their 
living room to pray for their upcoming ministry that would soon be 
headquartered in Southlake, Texas. What grew into a congregation of 180 
people during their first Easter service now encompasses more than 
71,000 attendees across multiple campuses in North Texas.
  As head pastor, Robert Morris has proven to be an exceptional leader 
to the Gateway community, guided by a mission to truly care for others 
and trust God. That resonating message has resulted in the production 
of a television program that airs in over 190 countries and a radio 
show broadcast to more than 1,800 stations across America. Gateway's 
widespread following is a working testament of its vision to see people 
``saved, healed, set free, discipled, equipped, empowered, and 
serving.''
  Together, Pastor Robert and Debbie Morris have ensured the enduring 
growth and prosperity of Gateway's congregation. With the support of 
their family and the spirit of service at heart, they have created 
lasting change that will continue to affect thousands in North Texas 
and around the world.
  Madam Speaker, on this twentieth anniversary of Gateway's first 
Easter service, I am proud to recognize their tremendous impact on our 
community. I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
congratulating their success.

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