[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10245]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     WELCOMING THE REVEREND STEVEN M. TORRENCE OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, today we welcome a distinguished 
member of the clergy, Reverend Steven M. Torrence, from my district of 
Key West, Florida.
  Reverend Torrence was ordained in the Universal Fellowship of 
Metropolitan Community Churches, and in 1985 was called to pastor the 
Metropolitan Community Church in Key West. Among his many community 
accomplishments, he was instrumental in organizing a nonprofit 
community-based AIDS organization, AIDS HELP, that serves Monroe 
County.
  For over 12 years, Reverend Torrence has also served as a fully sworn 
officer, and is the Department Chaplain in the Key West Police Force.
  Reverend Torrence has witnessed many tragedies as well as victories 
and always offered comforting spiritual guidance and gladsome praise. 
Monroe County, and especially Key West citizens, are grateful and 
blessed to have him help us through difficult times and join us in 
joyful celebrations.
  We welcome Reverend Torrence to the people's House.

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