[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13372]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JOE BOB McGINNIS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
Christian ministry of Dr. Joe Bob McGinnis. The residents of Roanoke 
and surrounding communities were blessed to have had such a wonderful 
Pastor, neighbor, and friend.
  Dr. Joe Bob McGinnis was born September 30, 1947 in Brownwood to Dr. 
Robert W. and Joyce McGinnis He earned his B.S. degree and doctor of 
divinity degree from Dallas Baptist College and his master of divinity 
from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
  For the past 44 years, Dr. McGinnis preached and brought the Word of 
God to people all over Texas. He pastored several churches including 
Northrich Baptist Church in Richardson, First Baptist Church in 
McAllen, as well as the church that he founded, Rockhaven Church in 
Roanoke. Joe Bob loved the Lord and his entire congregation. He offered 
words of comfort and peace to those who were suffering while also 
preaching The Word boldly and fervently.
  Dr. McGinnis is survived by his wife, Brenda, daughter, Taylor 
Hubbard, and son Josh. Dr. McGinnis' efforts to spread the Gospel of 
Christ will not be forgotten as he leaves behind his beloved church and 
thriving congregation in Roanoke. Each year he led Trophy Club's 
National Day of Prayer event and delivered thoughtful and timely 
devotions recognizing the faith foundation of our country. I personally 
appreciated his prayers for myself and other public officials. It is an 
honor to have represented such an esteemed constituent in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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