[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING LUIS PALAU

  (Mr. CLOUD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Luis Palau, a 
minister and evangelist from Argentina, who eventually called the 
United States home.
  Luis Palau passed away on March 11, 2021, leaving behind a legacy of 
faith, hope, and love.
  His work as a passionate representative for Christ, and one of the 
most influential international evangelists in history, earned him the 
nickname of the ``Billy Graham of Latin America.'' He shared with 
Graham the conviction to make disciples of all nations, as Scripture 
commands.
  His home country of Argentina, much of the Spanish-speaking world, 
and the United States came to know and respect him because of his 
faithful preaching, evangelism, and work to unite Christians and reach 
all peoples of all backgrounds.
  With a career that spanned over a half a century, he shared the good 
news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with millions of people throughout 
television, radio, print, and live events. His platform enabled him to 
speak with and influence many political and military leaders.
  In spite of all that, he once said: ``I've never thought of myself as 
someone special. I'm just a kid from a cow town in Argentina. Yet God 
grabbed my heart at a young age and chose to use me to share His good 
news.''
  One of his favorite Scriptures, which also begins the movie about his 
life, is James 4:10, which says: ``Humble yourselves before the Lord, 
and He will lift you up.''
  It is a good reminder for all of us.
  May his family be comforted during this time.

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