[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REVEREND KENNY GOODEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor and a privilege to introduce 
our guest chaplain, Reverend Kenneth ``Kenny'' Gooden, today.
  Reverend Gooden is a vital part of the religious community in 
northwest North Carolina, and he has faithfully shepherded the flock at 
Union Grove Baptist Church in Yadkinville for 25 years.
  He previously served the faithful of Pilot View Baptist Church in 
High Point and of West Yadkin Baptist Church in Hamptonville. He 
attended North Iredell High School, Mitchell Community College, and 
Fruitland Baptist Bible College.
  He is accompanied today by his wife, Tina; his daughter, Hannah; and 
his son, Hunter.
  Reverend Gooden's service to God cuts to the very heart of the gospel 
message of love. He has brightened and enriched the lives of many 
throughout the years, and we are blessed to have him in our community.
  I hope that his words of prayer will remain with all of us as we do 
the people's work.

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