[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S105-S106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING THE GUEST CHAPLAIN

  Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Thank you so much, Mr. President. Thank you for your 
leadership and your extraordinary stewardship of our State.
  I rise today to thank and welcome my guest, Rev. A.R. Bernard, for 
leading us in that beautiful prayer this morning--so heartfelt, so 
purposeful, selected exactly for this moment in time. The wisdom that 
you bring us is very welcome.
  Through all the challenges that my constituents and Senator Schumer's 
constituents in New York have faced over these last few years, Rev. 
Bernard has been a steadfast and devoted leader, serving his flock 
through faith and good works.
  Not only does he lead one of New York's largest churches, Reverend 
Bernard is tackling some of the most pressing issues that our 
communities face: food insecurity, injustice, ensuring all of our 
children receive high-quality education.
  He truly embodies the Word and the grace of God, and I am proud to 
welcome him as my guest for the summit that we are hosting today for 
African-American faith leaders.
  I hope we will be able to learn from his example.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Warnock). The Senator from New York.

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