[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18039]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING REVEREND ELIZABETH HANLEY

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. 
Hensarling) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, above your chair are inscribed the 
words ``In God We Trust.'' There is nothing more important that we in 
Congress do each day than seek His wisdom, guidance, and blessing upon 
our deliberations.
  I am both grateful and proud that today my friend, Pastor Elizabeth 
Hanley, sought those gifts on our behalf.
  Pastor Hanley, known to her flock as Pastor Liz, has led the Abiding 
Savior Lutheran Church in Cameron, Texas, since 2002. She's a lifelong 
Lutheran, a fifth generation Texan, and like my wife, she's a Baylor 
Bear.
  I have had the opportunity to worship at Abiding Savior on a number 
of occasions. I know for a fact that through the love of her savior, 
Jesus Christ, Pastor Liz nurtures the youth of her congregation. She 
gives hope to the downhearted, she cares for the elderly, and she 
inspires all through her words of grace through faith.
  Hope and unity are in abundance at Abiding Savior. And its 
parishioners will tell you Pastor Liz is truly deserving of the words, 
``Well done, good and faithful servant.''
  I thank Pastor Liz for being here today and leading our invocation.

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