[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 31401]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           DEACON BOB LITTLE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I'm honored that Deacon 
Bob Little, from my home parish and hometown of St. Helena, is serving 
as today's guest chaplain.
  Deacon Little has had a lifetime of exemplary service to our country. 
He's a 26-year veteran of the Air Force, achieved the rank of major, 
and served in Vietnam, Panama and eastern Saudi Arabia.
  He's also served the community in Napa County. He was a deputy 
sheriff for 12 years and an elementary school science and physical 
education teacher.
  He later came to work at the St. Helena Catholic Church. After 5 
years of training, he was ordained as deacon.
  Among the many services he provides the residents of our community, 
he also travels throughout Northern California as a military bugler for 
the funerals of fallen soldiers.
  Deacon Little is a distinguished American citizen and important 
community leader, and I thank him for his service to our country and 
for the prayer that he led today.

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