March 5, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 44 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                  WELCOMING REVEREND KEVIN F. O'BRIEN

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Lofgren) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to note that Father 
Kevin O'Brien of the Society of Jesus was our guest this morning to 
deliver this morning's opening prayer for this House.
  Father O'Brien joined our Silicon Valley community 4 years ago, and 
just last year he was named president of Santa Clara University. As an 
alum of Santa Clara University Law School myself, I am glad to see 
Father O'Brien focusing his presidency on college affordability and 
access, as well as fostering a culture of respect on campus.
  Now a religious leader in Silicon Valley, Father O'Brien speaks of 
how disruption can lift people up instead of dividing people. Father 
O'Brien is dedicated to serving something larger than himself, which is 
a trait we deeply admire and value as Americans.
  I am personally grateful to him for the leadership he has shown to 
standing up for Dreamers and those who are vulnerable in our community 
and across America.
  It is my pleasure to welcome Father O'Brien to our Nation's Capital 
today and to thank him for his service to our community, our country, 
and to the University of Santa Clara.

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