[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 37 (Friday, February 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MR. ROBBIN KUDER FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MINISTER 
                          AT NORTHWOODS CHURCH

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 26, 2021

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize 
Pastor Robbin Kuder, and his wife Gail for their lifelong commitment to 
service in their community. This month, Pastor Kuder will retire after 
nearly a half-century of faithfully ministering to the residents of 
Tallahassee, Florida. It gives me great pleasure to recognize his and 
his wife Gail's service to Floridians, including the Central Florida 
community.
  Raised in Orlando, the son of a minister, Robbin's commitment to 
service began in 1971 when he joined the United States Navy, where he 
served as an Operation Specialist. Following his graduation from FSU 
School of Music Education, Robbin began serving as worship leader and 
minister at Northwoods Church. He has served here for 45 years, 
including 16 years as youth minister.
  I first met Robbin as we were young men attending First Baptist 
Church of Pine Hills, Florida where Robbin's dad Roger, served as music 
minister. As a newly elected member of the Florida Legislature, while 
in Tallahassee, I attended then University Heights Baptist Church where 
Robbin served.
  A man of quiet leadership, immense patience and quiet sense of humor, 
Robbin has devoted his life to sharing his passion for music and the 
love of Christ with people. When not at church, Robbin could be found 
cycling, sailing, hunting or fishing--usually joined by his beloved 
wife Gail, one of his seven children or 16 grandchildren. His 
adventurous spirit and patience are evident in the numerous cross-state 
cycling trips he organized and led to give Florida youths an outlet for 
both athletics and adventure, while blessing churches with musical 
performances and service projects throughout the trip. Robbin and Gail 
are excellent examples for adults, parents, and young people for how to 
live a life of ministry.
  It is a privilege to congratulate and applaud Robbin and Gail for a 
lifetime service that has spanned 5 decades. May their character, life, 
and efforts inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

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