July 16, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 119 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                    WELCOMING BISHOP A. ELIAS ZAIDAN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. LaHood) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop Abdallah Elias 
Zaidan of the Maronite Catholic faith and a valuable member of our 
Lebanese American community in the United States.
  Born in Ksseibe, Lebanon, Bishop Zaidan is the youngest bishop to 
lead the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles. As a Lebanese 
American myself, I am honored to have Bishop Zaidan come to Washington 
to open the House floor for prayer this morning.
  In 1984, Bishop Zaidan professed his perpetual vows as a member of 
the Congregation of the Lebanese Maronite Missionaries and was ordained 
a priest 2 years later. Since then, Bishop Zaidan committed his life to 
serving others and was recognized for that service with his appointment 
by Pope Francis as the third bishop of the eparchy.
  I would like to commend Bishop Zaidan for his continued service in 
the community and as a champion for the protection of children and a 
missionary to those of all faiths. I am grateful for his work in the 
Lebanese American community, and I would like to sincerely thank him 
for coming this morning to bless the House in prayer.

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