[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING PASTOR FRANK RICE

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from North Carolina 
(Mr. Davis) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, with honor I stand before 
you to introduce Pastor Frank Rice, an extraordinary man of faith and a 
true pillar in our community.
  Originally from West Virginia, he felt God's call on his life at the 
age of 13. He dedicated his youth to studying theology, and it was at 
Southeastern College where he met the love of his life, Genell. 
Together they were blessed with four wonderful children.
  For 25 years, Pastor Rice has devoted his life to ministry in eastern 
North Carolina, including the past 12 years as the senior pastor at 
Mount Calvary Free Will Baptist Church and administrator of Mount 
Calvary Christian Academy in Hookerton, North Carolina.
  However, his work doesn't stop there. Hailing from a long line of 
veterans, Pastor Rice has a deep commitment to our men and women in 
uniform, constantly reaching out to offer them God's Word.
  He is also known for God and Country Day to honor the first 
responders: fire and rescue, EMS, law enforcement, government 
officials, and all branches of the military.

  I am incredibly proud to call Pastor Rice a beloved member of my home 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor I present him today. Pastor 
Rice's passion for God's work truly inspires me. He challenges each and 
every one of us to walk boldly in our faith, striving to make the world 
a better place through our actions and devotion to God.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank him for this morning's prayer.

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