[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E867]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING PASTOR KEN AND WANDA SWETT

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                            HON. JOSH HARDER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
extraordinary work done by Pastor Ken and Wanda Swett of Modesto, 
California. For decades, the Swetts have been pillars of Modesto's 
community and have touched countless lives through their work at 
Foursquare Church.
  For the past 43 years, Pastor Ken has been involved in Foursquare 
Church's ministry. From working as a youth pastor in San Jose and Santa 
Fe Springs to spending the last 32 years as a senior pastor in Modesto, 
Ken has been a constant and inspirational figure in the Central Valley. 
Pastor Ken has never been one to back away from a challenge as 
exemplified through his work in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Philippines, 
and Thailand. Throughout these adventures, Wanda has been by Ken's side 
and has, through her work in education and women's ministries, 
positively impacted the community in her own right.
  In addition to their remarkable work in the community and around the 
world, the Swetts have also built an incredible family. Their 45 years 
of marriage have led to three daughters, ten grandchildren, and 
countless memories with their loved ones. Today, Ken and Wanda relish 
their downtime by being in the company of their family, rooting for 
their beloved Green Bay Packers and watching their grandson Zachariah 
compete in local rodeos.
  Individuals like the Swetts exemplify how, through dedicated service 
to others, each and every one of us can have a profound impact on our 
communities. I commend the lifelong work done by Pastor Ken and Wanda 
Swett and congratulate them on their extraordinary careers.

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