[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOMING REV. HERBERT BROOKS, JR.

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. 
Halvorson) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today with great pride to 
introduce Pastor Herb Brooks, who kindly delivered this morning's 
opening prayer. Herb Brooks is not just the pastor at St. John Baptist 
Church in Joliet, Illinois. He is a husband to wife Gwen, and a proud 
father and grandfather.
  He serves as a member of the Will County Board, where he represents 
his constituents with passion, integrity, and intelligence. And he has 
been an outspoken advocate for civil rights and the need for better 
health care in our community. It is all of these reasons why he is 
considered a true leader in our district, and why I have invited him 
here today to continue this great tradition.
  Pastor Brooks embodies the spirit and pride that defines our 
community, and I could not think of anyone better to represent our 
district during the opening prayer. I thank him for being here, and I 
am so proud to introduce him.

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