[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2586]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING REV. WAYNE GRAUMANN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas 
(Mr. McCaul) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. McCAUL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I'm always inspired by the fact 
that we begin our business here in the Congress with a prayer to God 
and a pledge to this great country.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great man, a man of 
God, a man of faith, a man who has devoted his entire career, indeed 
his entire life, to the service of his fellow man. Pastor Wayne 
Graumann, who offered this morning's prayer for the House of 
Representatives, is revered, admired, and loved by all in his 
congregation and by all those whose life he has touched. He is the 
voice and the shepherd of Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas.
  Born in Granite, Oklahoma, Pastor Graumann became a pastor after 
completing his education at Concordia Theological Seminary in 
Springfield, Illinois. He eventually accepted a calling from Salem 
Lutheran in Tomball, Texas, and has served and strengthened his flock 
there for the past three decades.
  Pastor Graumann has been married to his wife, Kathy, for more than 36 
years. They have been blessed with two children and two beautiful 
grandchildren. Pastor Graumann also spends countless hours working on 
world missions for the health and well-being of others, particularly in 
Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico.
  Everyone who knows Pastor Graumann knows him as a true messenger of 
Christ. In his words and in his deeds and, above all, in his heart, his 
example is a beacon of light which draws us all closer to our Creator. 
His faith and devotion to the life of Christ is an inspiration to us 
all.
  I'm reminded of the Gospel of Matthew when Jesus said, ``Let your 
light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify 
your Father who is in heaven.''
  May the peace of Christ be with you and may He hold you in the palm 
of his hand.

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