[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOMING REVEREND FATHER ANDREW AZIZ

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona 
was recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father 
Andrew Azia, a devoted priest in the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian 
Church of the East and a proud Arizonan.
  Father Andrew faithfully serves Arizona's thriving Assyrian-American 
community--thousands of strong families preserving one of the world's 
oldest Christian faiths and their ancient Mesopotamian heritage. Like 
so many who came to America seeking freedom, they have brought deep 
faith, tight-knit families, entrepreneurial drive, and true patriotism 
to our State.
  Through their churches and community work, they strengthen Arizona 
every day.
  I am proud to thank Father Aziz for his dedicated service. Arizona is 
stronger because of leaders like him and the vibrant Assyrian-American 
community he serves.

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