[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16333]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    SALUTING REVEREND T.R. WILLIAMS

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute a wonderful pastor, 
the Reverend Dr. T.R. Williams, who is celebrating and commemorating 50 
years of preaching. His commitment and dedication to the special Word 
and the word of his faith is to be commended, but he is also a trained 
businessman. He is also a person who believes in his flock and that 
they are number one.
  I have enjoyed worshipping with Pastor T.R. Williams over the years. 
He is an orator, a pastor, a nurturer, a counselor, but, most of all, a 
friend--a friend to the members of his great church and a friend to 
many young pastors and others alike. He is admired by his fellow 
clergymen. They respect him for his love of God's Word.
  I am so grateful to have known him. Just a few weeks ago, his 
congregation honored him with a gigantic celebration at the Stafford 
Centre because he is deserving of such.
  Pastor Williams, it is my privilege and pleasure to be able to salute 
you and to say ``thank you'' for your service, because, when you serve 
in the Lord's Name, you serve this Nation.
  Might I also thank all of those who have served in the United States 
military, wherever they may be this season. This is a season of 
blessings, and I wish for everyone in this great Nation blessings 
during this wonderful and very special season.
  Happy holidays to all.

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