[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7013]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CHARLES W. COLSON

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2012

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to pay 
tribute to a man we remembered just a few short hours ago at the 
National Cathedral here in Washington, DC.
  The Good Book says, ``Render therefore to all their due . . . honor 
to whom honor.'' Charles W. Colson is certainly worthy of honor and 
esteem.
  The earthly life of this consequential American has come to an end 
and I mark this occasion with a sense of profound personal loss.
  Chuck Colson rose to the heights of political power and fell to the 
depths of disgrace. But in his fall, he found redemption in the gospel 
of Jesus Christ. Given a second chance, Chuck Colson devoted his life 
to carrying the Christian message of second chances to those in prison, 
and he saw countless lives changed by his compassion and example.
  His voice of moral clarity was an inspiration to millions of 
Americans and made him an invaluable counselor to leaders in government 
and business. I will always count it a privilege to have been able to 
call him my dear friend and mentor. His dedication to moral integrity, 
serving his fellow man and his steadfast faith have always and will 
always be an inspiration to me and my family.
  Karen and I offer our deepest condolences to Patty, the whole Colson 
family and to all who mourn the loss of Chuck Colson.

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