[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   TRIBUTE TO REVEREND JIMMY SWAGGART

 Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I rise to acknowledge evangelist 
Jimmy Swaggart, who is celebrating his 90th birthday this Saturday.
  Reverend Swaggart was born in Ferriday, LA, on March 15, 1935, into a 
musically talented family. His cousins include rock and roll pioneer 
Jerry Lee ``The Killer'' Lewis and country music singer Mickey Gilley. 
Reverend Swaggart is also musically gifted. However, instead of 
becoming an entertainer, he answered the call to spread the gospel of 
Jesus Christ.
  Reverend Swaggart has devoted his life to advancing Christ's ministry 
and kingdom. He began full-time ministry in 1955. Over the next seven 
decades, Reverend Swaggart used all forms of mass communication to 
spread the word of God around the world. Reverend Swaggart launched the 
SonLife Broadcasting Network which generates more than 3,000 hours of 
live programming each year with an audience reach capability of 2 
billion people. Additionally, Reverend Swaggart has authored more than 
60 books and thousands of pages of Bible commentary. Reverend Swaggart 
has also built schools, founded churches, and has conducted revivals 
around the world.
  Reverend Swaggart's commitment to Christ is nothing short of 
inspiring. On behalf of the people of Louisiana and all Americans, I 
extend my heartfelt thanks to Reverand Swaggart for his selfless 
service. May his birthday celebration be filled with love, joy, and 
appreciation.

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