[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING PASTOR CHAD WEEKS

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized 
for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, in a world that often feels out of 
control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to this chaos?
  Pastor Chad Weeks reminds us of a simple but powerful answer: faith.
  Today, I rise to honor Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in 
Green Cove Springs, Florida, and to thank him for serving as the 
House's guest chaplain.
  As lead pastor of a historic church founded by his great-grandparents 
in 1916, Pastor Weeks carries a legacy of service. Under his 
leadership, Russell Baptist has become a place to find strength in 
adversity and hope in times of hardship.
  In a season of rapid growth, he has remained steadfast in holding 
firm to biblical truths while investing in the next generation through 
thriving youth ministries and community outreach.
  It is a true honor to welcome Pastor Weeks to our Nation's Capital, 
along with his parents, Jimmy and Joan Weeks; his wife, Ashley; and 
their four children: Ava, Eden, Ella, and John.
  I am grateful for his friendship, Mr. Speaker, and his ministry in 
Clay County, Florida, and particularly for his boldness in sharing the 
Gospel.

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