[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 82 (Friday, May 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING SENIOR PASTOR THOMAS ZOBRIST

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2022

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Reverend Thomas 
(Tom) Zobrist, Senior Pastor of Liberty Bible Church in Eureka, IL, for 
being conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Calvary University.
  Prior to his service as senior pastor, Tom served in the U.S. Air 
Force for six years as a B-52 crew chief. After returning home from his 
time in the military, Tom graduated from Cavalry Bible College with a 
Pastoral Degree. Tom was later called as pastor of the Liberty Bible 
Church. As Senior Pastor of Liberty Bible Church for the past 34 years, 
Tom has faithfully been a shepherd for the congregation of Liberty 
Bible Church.
  Tom's commitment to the Eureka community and central Illinois is 
unquestionable. Over the years, Tom has held influential roles with the 
Board for the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission, Calvary University 
Board of Trustees, and IFCA Board of Directors. He has selflessly 
dedicated his time as senior pastor to improving the lives of his 
congregation and strengthening his community. The religious values 
instilled through Tom's teachings will continue to strengthen our 
community for years to come.
  Our community has been fortunate to benefit from the service and 
leadership of Tom Zobrist. I extend my sincere congratulations to Tom 
on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Calvary 
University. I wish him much success as he continues to lead a life of 
service to the Eureka community and central Illinois.

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