[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 121 (Friday, July 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WELCOMING GUEST CHAPLAIN DR. TONY FOSTER

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from South Carolina 
(Mr. Duncan) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome today's guest chaplain, 
Reverend Dr. Tony Foster of Restoration Worship Center in Greenwood, 
South Carolina.
  Dr. Foster, a personal friend of mine, has faithfully served in 
Christian ministry for more than 29 years. In that time, he has 
preached the gospel in the United States and around the world, 
ministering in the United Kingdom, Canada, India, and other countries.
  Pastor Foster is cofounder and copastor of Restoration Worship 
Center, which began in 2003 with just 25 members and the goal of being 
a place for the community to worship God while growing in their faith.
  He is partnered in ministry by his wife, Joanie, who is watching from 
the gallery today. Pastor Tony and Joanie also have two sons, James and 
Trey.
  His ministry seeks to equip Christians to stand for righteousness in 
the nations of the world.
  Outside of the pulpit, Pastor Tony lives out his faith and his 
commitment to helping troubled youth become all God wants them to be by 
serving on the South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board.

  Dr. Foster also serves on the board of directors for the Charter 
Institute at Erskine, as well as president of Restoration Bible 
College. Most recently, he took another step to serve the community 
being sworn in as a magistrate judge in Greenwood County, South 
Carolina.
  I am proud to have Pastor Tony Foster here as the guest chaplain of 
the people's House. I am grateful for his service to God and our 
country and especially the youth of South Carolina.
  I pray that God continues to bless him and his family, the State of 
South Carolina, and the United States of America.

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