[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          WELCOME TO REVEREND LAWSON ANDERSON, GUEST CHAPLAIN

  (Mr. HUTCHINSON asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I welcome 
Reverend Lawson Anderson to the House floor and thank him for such an 
encouraging opening prayer.
  Reverend Anderson is a lifelong resident of Arkansas and thousands 
have been blessed with his compassion and support in times of crisis. 
He is well-known for his wisdom, his wonderful wit, and his easy manner 
in any situation. After successful careers in forestry and banking, 
Lawson was called to the ministry and has served Episcopal 
congregations in Springdale, Newport, and North Little Rock.
  In his life, Lawson reflects a true commitment to helping and 
encouraging others; from prison ministries to respite care for the 
elderly; from youth services to mental health; from crisis to crime 
prevention.
  After 25 years of ministry, he continues his work. He has provided 
support and counseling to law enforcement officials, educators, and 
health professionals following the tragic school shootings in Jonesboro 
and the tornadoes in Central Arkansas.
  He has served his community, his State, and his Nation with honor and 
compassion. While he reminds me that he is here today not to be praised 
but to pray, I am honored to have him pray with us today and to 
recognize the work he has done for the people of Arkansas.

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