[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING THE REVEREND BRUCE BIGELOW

  (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to introduce our guest 
chaplain, Reverend Bruce Bigelow, pastor of the Lake Hills Baptist 
Church in Schererville, Indiana.
  Reverend Bigelow was born on the South Side of Chicago and was raised 
in Gary, Indiana. Reverend Bigelow began his life of service in 1967. 
For the past 32 years, he has served as the senior pastor of the Lake 
Hills Baptist Church and will be retiring this coming April.
  In his time as pastor, Lake Hills Baptist Church has grown from less 
than 100 members to over 450 today. The church now includes a modern 
family life center. In addition, it joyfully gives 30 percent of all 
donations it receives to help support missionary projects in the 
community and around the world. The congregation also provides 
practical help to children, teenage and college age youths, young 
mothers, and senior adults. Through his actions and those of the 
members of the church, Reverend Bigelow has brightened and made 
meaningful so many lives.
  Throughout his time in the ministry, Reverend Bigelow has been 
supported by his wife Janice, his dear wife of 40 years, who has joined 
him today. They have three grown daughters and seven grandchildren, all 
who reside in Indiana.
  Let us hope the words of his inspiring prayer will remain with us and 
his dedication to the ministry will always be appreciated.

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