WELCOMING REVEREND CARLTON GERRELL

On 2026-06-11, Representative David Kustoff (R-TN-8) delivered a floor speech titled "WELCOMING REVEREND CARLTON GERRELL" in the House.

WELCOMING REVEREND CARLTON GERRELL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4087] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING REVEREND CARLTON GERRELL The SPEAKER. Without objection, Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee was recognized for 1 minute. There was no objection. Mr. KUSTOFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Pastor Carlton Gerrell of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris, Tennessee, as our guest chaplain. Pastor Gerrell has dedicated his life to ministry in the church and through public service. Mr. Speaker, under Pastor Gerrell's leadership, TVCC, the Tennessee Valley Community Church, has become one of the largest congregations in rural West Tennessee. Pastor Gerrell also served on the Paris City Commission from 2010 to 2022. During that time, he spent 8 years as mayor, working to strengthen the city that he calls home. He and his wife, Dr. Norma Gerrell, have built a life in Paris and are the proud parents of two sons, Trey and Scott. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Pastor Gerrell's service to the ministry and to the community in Henry County. I thank him for offering the opening prayer before the people's House. ____________________