[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 134 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  WELCOMING THE HONORABLE JAKE ELLZEY TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. 
Johnson) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, as dean of the Texas delegation, 
it is my honor to welcome to the U.S. House of Representatives 
Congressman Jake Ellzey, who will represent Texas' Sixth Congressional 
District.
  Now, I know that he has only been a Congressman for a few seconds, 
but I am sure that he is already behind on his schedule, so I will be 
very brief.
  Madam Speaker, our beliefs may differ, and our votes may contrast, 
but I do not doubt for a moment that we share the same commitment to 
public service and the same sentiment that what we need is consensus 
builders, people willing to work together, regardless of party, for the 
good of their constituents. Given that our two districts are next to 
each other, I look forward to having a strong working relationship with 
Congressman Ellzey, like I had with his two predecessors, Congressman 
Joe Barton and the late Congressman Ron Wright.
  Again, on behalf of the Texas delegation, welcome to the House of 
Representatives.
  Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Ellzey).
  Mr. ELLZEY. Madam Speaker, first of all, I thank my Lord and Savior, 
Jesus Christ; my family--my beautiful wife, Shelby, my incredible 
daughter, McCall; and my incredible son, Jack; my parents in Texas and 
California; and papa looking down on me from Heaven.
  I thank my family in the Sixth District of Texas. I will serve you 
with quiet professionalism.
  I would like to read for you Philippians 4:8-9.

       Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever 
     is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is 
     lovely, whatever is commendable--if there is any moral 
     excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy--dwell on 
     these things. Do what you have learned and received and heard 
     from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with 
     you.

  I believe America is exceptional. I love my country. It is an honor 
to serve. I would appreciate the prayers of all of those in here as I 
learn my job.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to leave you with a moment of silence for 
your colleague, our friend, and my predecessor, Ron Wright, and his 
family.

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