[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4008]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING MONSIGNOR ROBERT KURWICKI

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. 
Luetkemeyer) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, today it is my privilege to introduce 
Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki as an esteemed guest to deliver the 
opening prayer of the United States House of Representatives.
  Monsignor Kurwicki is the Reverend Monsignor of the Cathedral of 
Saint Joseph in Jefferson City, Missouri. The monsignor has served the 
great State of Missouri as the chaplain of the Missouri House of 
Representatives since 2011, a position in which he is responsible for 
leading the members of the State house in prayer and helping to improve 
the strong tradition of faith in our capitol in Missouri.
  In addition to his important role in the Missouri House of 
Representatives, he is also a member of the Priests Senate and Vice-
Chancellor of the Diocese of Jefferson City. Monsignor Kurwicki is and 
has been a tremendous spiritual influence, not only to myself and my 
family, but also the Third District, as well as the entire State of 
Missouri.
  It is an honor to welcome him here to Congress and thank him for his 
invaluable service to our community and our country.

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