[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12203]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        WELCOME TO GUEST CHAPLAIN, THE REVEREND BYRON E. POWERS

  (Mr. NEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to welcome the Honorable 
Reverend Byron E. Powers as our guest chaplain. Reverend Powers is 
currently the Senior Pastor of the Church Love Is Building in 
Sheffield, Ohio, one of the great parishes in the region.
  Reverend Powers has devoted his life to helping others, and 
previously served as the senior pastor for churches in Illinois and 
Florida. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lee 
University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from 
Ashland Theological Seminary. In addition to his pastoral 
responsibilities, he currently serves as senior chaplain to the Lorain 
Police Department. He has been married for 19 years to his wife 
Frankie, and they have three wonderful children, Sarah, Rachel and 
Nathan.
  Reverend Powers is a leader in the community. His commitment and 
compassion for those less fortunate has led him to assist many in the 
area around Sheffield while working tirelessly to serve his community 
and the great State of Ohio.
  It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Reverend Powers to the Congress 
of the United States and thank him for leading the House in prayer.

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