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WELCOMING THE HONORABLE JAKE ELLZEY TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Johnson) is recognized for 1 minute.
There was no objection.
Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, as dean of the Texas delegation, it is my honor to welcome to the U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Jake Ellzey, who will represent Texas' Sixth Congressional District.
Now, I know that he has only been a Congressman for a few seconds, but I am sure that he is already behind on his schedule, so I will be very brief.
Madam Speaker, our beliefs may differ, and our votes may contrast, but I do not doubt for a moment that we share the same commitment to public service and the same sentiment that what we need is consensus builders, people willing to work together, regardless of party, for the good of their constituents. Given that our two districts are next to each other, I look forward to having a strong working relationship with Congressman Ellzey, like I had with his two predecessors, Congressman Joe Barton and the late Congressman Ron Wright.
Again, on behalf of the Texas delegation, welcome to the House of Representatives.
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Ellzey).
Mr. ELLZEY. Madam Speaker, first of all, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; my family--my beautiful wife, Shelby, my incredible daughter, McCall; and my incredible son, Jack; my parents in Texas and California; and papa looking down on me from Heaven.
I thank my family in the Sixth District of Texas. I will serve you with quiet professionalism.
I would like to read for you Philippians 4:8-9.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable--if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy--dwell on these things. Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
I believe America is exceptional. I love my country. It is an honor to serve. I would appreciate the prayers of all of those in here as I learn my job.
Madam Speaker, I would like to leave you with a moment of silence for your colleague, our friend, and my predecessor, Ron Wright, and his family.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 134
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