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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013 No. 53 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was pect goodness to follow us this day as (Ms. JACKSON LEE) is recognized for 1 called to order by the Speaker pro tem- we honor You in our living. minute. pore (Mr. DENHAM). In our Lord’s name, amen. There was no objection. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, we f f have faced enormous tragedies this DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER THE JOURNAL week with the horrific tragedy of Bos- PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ton, and now today the tragedy of ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Chair has examined the Journal of the plosions in West, Texas. I rise today to fore the House the following commu- last day’s proceedings and announces salute Minister Yolanda Adams, who nication from the Speaker: to the House his approval thereof. has taken her music to a step where Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- she is ministering and giving comfort WASHINGTON, DC, nal stands approved. April 18, 2013. to those who need comfort. Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, pur- I hereby appoint the Honorable JEFF As reflected in her prayer and DENHAM to act as Speaker pro tempore on suant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a through her music, Yolanda Adams has this day. vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- taught us to embrace God’s grace and JOHN A. BOEHNER, proval of the Journal. mercy, and for those who will listen, to Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stand in the sunlight of joy as one f question is on the Speaker’s approval looks toward the hopefulness of their of the Journal. future or of their lives. PRAYER The question was taken; and the Yolanda Adams is a native-born Minister Yolanda Adams, Bay Area Speaker pro tempore announced that American, native-born Houstonian, and Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, of- the ayes appeared to have it. in fact someone who grew up in the fered the following prayer: Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I ob- public schools of Houston and began Heavenly Father, we are honored to ject to the vote on the ground that a her life in music after she began her be in Your presence, experiencing Your quorum is not present and make the life as a teacher. She graduated from goodness and glory. We thank You for point of order that a quorum is not Sterling High School in 1979 and is the this day, a day to make a difference in present. oldest of six siblings. the lives of those who need and depend The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- After graduating from the University upon us, a new day to realize how much ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- of California, Berkeley, she began a ca- we absolutely need Your guidance and ceedings on this question will be post- reer as a schoolteacher, and then she direction. poned. began her career as a professional sing- Give us the boldness to be the leaders The point of no quorum is considered er. But she wanted to do more and of light and compassion, for we are our withdrawn. combined her singing with ministering. brothers’ keepers. Allow us to be bless- f She is an American Grammy Award- ings wherever and whenever the oppor- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE winning gospel singer, but she also has tunities arise. a heart for giving, and she provides The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Lord, empower us to be leaders of every year in our community a health gentleman from California (Mr. BERA) great example. Let us become loving forum for women to make them come forward and lead the House in the like You, caring like You, unselfish healthier, to make them take care of Pledge of Allegiance. like You, and always giving like You. Mr. BERA of California led the themselves, to provide them with infor- Lord, in light of all the recent trage- Pledge of Allegiance as follows: mation. She has a wonderful album, dies, we ask that You give comfort and ‘‘Songs from the Heart,’’ with the won- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the compassion to those who are hurting United States of America, and to the Repub- derful song ‘‘Fragile Heart.’’ In 1999, and grieving. Be with them in this time lic for which it stands, one nation under God, she was able to move her career beyond of grief, loss, fear, and uncertainty. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. this local community. Her songs in- Lord, let us be agents of healing, f cluded ‘‘Yeah’’ and ‘‘Open My Heart.’’ hope, and love. We love and adore You. Many of you have heard her sing ‘‘Be- Thank You for hearing and answering WELCOMING MINISTER YOLANDA lieve,’’ ‘‘Never Give Up,’’ and ‘‘Battle is our prayers and petitions. Thank You ADAMS the Lord’s.’’ Yolanda Adams comes to for Your grace and mercy which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without us as a person who believes that her strengthens us for daily service. We ex- objection, the gentlewoman from Texas ministry can comfort, but she can also b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H2127 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:15 Apr 19, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18AP7.000 H18APPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 18, 2013 comfort in song. She never leaves any- Soul Gospel Album. Believe, which included lights and not taillights. Leaders must one behind. the hit ‘‘Never Give Up’’ was released in 2001. lead. She had the privilege and honor of She would later go on to perform this song at More than 91 percent of the American giving to President Barack Obama and ‘‘The Salute to Gospel Music’’ at the White people say they want us to put strong adding to the song, ‘‘Yes We Can: House during President George W. Bush’s ad- background checks in place before Voices of a Grass Roots Movement.’’ ministration. Believe was certified Gold in someone can buy a gun in this country. She has sung the national anthem at 2002. The Divas Of Gospel, with Albertina This is not about preserving Second the BCS national championship foot- Walker, (Queen of Gospel), was also released Amendment rights; it is about saving ball game, as well as making a lot of in 2001. lives. other contributions to American Yolanda Adams recorded the song for the How many more little babies, how music. She is a supporter of music edu- 2003 hit film, Honey titled ‘‘I Believe’’ and was many more little children, how many cation for our children, the mother of a also a judge for the 2nd Annual Independent more American citizens must die of daughter, and, yes, a prominent Amer- Music Awards. gun violence? ican. Yolanda Adams’ song ‘‘Hold On’’ is included How many more funerals must we at- But I think what says the most about in a compilation in support of Barack Obama’s tend before we act? Yolanda Adams is that she never stops campaign entitled ‘Yes We Can: Voices of a The blood of the innocent is crying evangelizing and seeking to help those Grass Roots Movement’. out to us. Where is our courage? who are hopeless and in despair. She Yolanda Adams performed the National An- What happened to our heart? When will we have the guts to do brings joy to those who seek it and be- them at the 2009 BCS National Championship lieves that everyone is a child of God. what is right? football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, We need to pass a strong gun bill, and I’m grateful to know Yolanda Adams Florida. and to claim her as a constituent of the pass it now. I want to thank Yolanda Adams for her The SPEAKER pro tempore. The great city of Houston and the great bountiful contribution to American music, Chair will remind all Members to re- State of Texas. But most of all, she is songs which have enriched our lives for a dec- frain from improper references to the an American and a believer and under- ade and cascade like the blessings from the Senate. stands the value of America’s freedom heaven above. f to be able to worship. She continues to Mr. Speaker, Yolanda Adams has sold 4.5 soldier on to save souls, and we’re de- million albums since 1991 according to SERVICEMEMBERS’ TELEMEDICINE lighted to have been able to have her Soundscan. Although she is proud of that AND E-HEALTH PORTABILITY ACT bless us this morning. achievement, she has said that her greatest (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a treasure is being a child of God. asked and was given permission to ad- great American artist. I wish to first thank Ms. f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Adams for her thoughtful, and inspirational vise and extend his remarks.) prayer. As the representative of the 18th Dis- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania.
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