February 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 36 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                   WELCOMING FATHER PHILIP G. SALOIS

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. 
Cicilline) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father Philip 
Salois, who delivered today's opening prayer.
  Father Phil is a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and now lives in 
North Smithfield, Rhode Island, a community that I am proud to 
represent today in Congress.
  He served our country in uniform during the Vietnam war as a combat 
infantryman and earned the Silver Star for his valor.
  After his service to our country, Father Phil felt called to service 
in another capacity. He was ordained into the priesthood on June 10, 
1984.
  A few years later, Father Phil joined the Veterans Administration in 
Boston, where he served as chief of the chaplain service from 1993 to 
2005.
  Today, he continues to minister to veterans in Rhode Island and all 
across America. We owe all of our servicemembers and their families an 
incredible debt of gratitude.
  The men and women of the United States Armed Forces represent our 
country's most important values of service, honor, courage, and 
sacrifice. This is especially true of Father Phil, who represents the 
very best of our country and my home State of Rhode Island.
  I thank him for his service to our country and for being here today 
to offer the beautiful opening prayer. We are truly honored by his 
presence.

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