[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                TRIBUTE TO PASTOR WILLIAM ``BILL'' WADE

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, it is important to honor key leaders 
who have made a positive impact in their communities. Pastor William 
``Bill'' Wade is the shepherding and care pastor at Living Hope Baptist 
Church in Bowling Green, KY. He has been married to Dianne Harbin of 
Vicksburg, MS for 41 years. They are blessed with two grown children, 
Joey Wade and Katy Owen. They also have two grandchildren, Clare and 
Judson Owen. Pastor Bill received his master of religious education 
degree in December 1981 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
  Pastor Bill is a leader who cares deeply for those within his sphere 
of influence. It is this caring heart that motivated him to establish a 
counseling center in Bowling Green in 2016. His vision was to provide 
anyone who is hurting in the community the opportunity to receive free 
biblical counseling. His leadership has provided counselors who are 
prepared to help those struggling with addiction, those with marriage 
difficulties, those caught in debilitating conflict, and those 
contemplating suicide. As an extension of his love for the community, 
he served alongside first responders as a chaplain during the search 
and rescue efforts following the December 2021 devastating tornados in 
Bowling Green, in which 18 individuals lost their lives and hundreds 
lost their homes. Pastor Bill's primary goal that individuals will 
begin to experience God every day and live out a God-honoring life.
  In addition, he led efforts to open a pregnancy support center in 
2019 in Bowling Green to care for those mothers and fathers who feel 
overwhelmed by unexpected news that a baby is on the way. Much-needed 
care is provided during the pregnancy and after delivery. Many mothers 
have since decided to continue their pregnancy, bringing forth the joy 
of new life to celebrate. These two organizations are known 
collectively as the Centers for Hope. Through Bill's wise and caring 
efforts, his dream has become a reality, and lives have been forever 
changed for the better. Pastor Bill's legacy will remain strong for 
many generations to come.

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