[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 82 (Friday, May 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E407]
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                       HONORING BENTON, ARKANSAS

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2020

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, today, I recognize the City of 
Benton, Arkansas, for the healing and hope promised as part of their 
Wall of Prayer in the city's downtown.
  Benton Mayor Tom Farmer has constructed a lattice wall for residents 
to share their prayer requests on while preparing for the National Day 
of Prayer, May 7.
  This initiative reflects that many of Benton's residents are looking 
for opportunities to maintain their sense of community during the 
current public health crisis due to COVID-19 while at the same time 
staying safe by following social distancing guidelines.
  Residents are encouraged to hang a prayer written on a piece of cloth 
on the wall, and each day at noon until May 7, faith leaders will pray 
over the wall uniting in the shared experience.
  While they are there, they can further show support for their 
community by taking a picture with the nearby ``I Love Benton'' sign.
  I congratulate Mayor Farmer and the City of Benton for this creative 
way to come together and pray for our community, and I look forward to 
joining in prayer for this strong community on May 7.

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