[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1688]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     WELCOMING REVEREND DEAN CURRY

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. 
Kilmer) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor today's guest chaplain, 
Reverend Dean Curry, from Tacoma, Washington.
  We are blessed to have such a remarkable pastor with us today who is 
a leading figure in the region that I represent. Reverend Curry's Life 
Center Church in Tacoma is a vibrant place where folks young and old 
come for worship.
  He knows what it means to give back to your community. Each month, he 
brings together civic and elected leaders in Tacoma for a faith 
breakfast, and volunteers from his church are always helping out those 
going through hard times.
  The motto of his church sums up his work pretty remarkably: ``It's 
all about the people.'' That is why it is fitting to have Reverend 
Curry here today. Like the United States House of Representatives, his 
mission is to serve the people.
  Reverend Curry is an example of how we should do more to listen, 
respect, and understand one another better so we can leave a place for 
future generations where opportunities are available for everyone.
  Reverend Curry has also led humanitarian missions to troubled regions 
like Iraq and Afghanistan to offer assistance and hope to those 
suffering through tragedies. He is someone who ``walks the walk'' when 
it comes to fighting for equality, religious freedom, and social 
justice both in his community and around the world.
  Whether he is listening to stories in refugee settlements or helping 
out with a national prayer breakfast, his passion for others shines 
through, and it is an honor to welcome him today.

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