[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING DR. RALPH B. LASSITER, SR.

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. 
Bacon) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to welcome Pastor Ralph 
Lassiter and his wife, Doris Lassiter, to the people's House. We are 
grateful to have them in Washington, D.C., and I thank him for opening 
up our session in prayer.
  Pastor Lassiter has been the lead pastor for Mount Moriah Baptist 
Church for 17 years before he retired. Now, he is the pastor emeritus.
  Mount Moriah is a historical church in our city, preaching the Gospel 
for generations, healing relationships, and helping people with their 
physical needs. It has been a true blessing.
  Today, both Pastor and Mrs. Lassiter are helping to bring a small 
business back to north Omaha. Pastor Lassiter also works with men who 
are struggling with addictions. He has been a true blessing.
  His favorite Bible verse is out of Proverbs: ``Trust in the Lord with 
all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your 
ways, acknowledge Him, and He will guide your paths.'' It is a great 
prayer.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Pastor Lassiter for opening us up with prayer, 
and I welcome both him and his wife, Mrs. Lassiter.

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