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HONORING REVEREND SNOW PEABODY

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On 2026-04-21, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING REVEREND SNOW PEABODY" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REVEREND SNOW PEABODY (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Snow Peabody for his continued efforts to give back to the community of Arizona, specifically through his work with Teen Challenge. Now, Mr. Peabody has been working with Teen Challenge of Arizona since 1971 and has served as the executive State director for 50 years. Reverend Peabody married his lovely wife, Ladelle, in 1976. They were married for 49 years and have three children: Sunny, Heaven, and Crystal Rain, as well as five grandchildren. Now, Ladelle went home to be with the Lord at age 70 on March 14, 2025, just last year. Ladelle was a blessing to all that met her and to all that followed her direction as the Teen Challenge of Arizona State Music Director. Ladelle could be seen at any of the five Arizona Teen Challenge centers singing songs of praise, engaging with everybody there, the men, the women, especially the children at the center, and bringing a joyful smile to each person that she met. Together, the two led Teen Challenge for half a century, reaching and impacting countless lives. They began Home of Hope, a Teen Challenge center in Casa Grande. Additionally, they began the Springboard Home for Girls in Oro Valley back in 1976. I was honored to speak at the Teen Challenge banquet last November where Reverend Peabody talked about leaving a seat open at his table because he knows that Ladelle is there, and she wouldn't want to miss it. She was with him at every single dinner and every single banquet, and at that special one, he left a seat open for her. At that very moment it was clear to everyone in the room how much Teen Challenge means to both of them. I thank Reverend Snow Peabody for his 55 years of incredible service with Teen Challenge. May Ladelle's legacy live on forever. ____________________

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HONORING REVEREND SNOW PEABODY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REVEREND SNOW PEABODY (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Snow Peabody for his continued efforts to give back to the community of Arizona, specifically through his work with Teen Challenge. Now, Mr. Peabody has been working with Teen Challenge of Arizona since 1971 and has served as the executive State director for 50 years. Reverend Peabody married his lovely wife, Ladelle, in 1976. They were married for 49 years and have three children: Sunny, Heaven, and Crystal Rain, as well as five grandchildren. Now, Ladelle went home to be with the Lord at age 70 on March 14, 2025, just last year. Ladelle was a blessing to all that met her and to all that followed her direction as the Teen Challenge of Arizona State Music Director. Ladelle could be seen at any of the five Arizona Teen Challenge centers singing songs of praise, engaging with everybody there, the men, the women, especially the children at the center, and bringing a joyful smile to each person that she met. Together, the two led Teen Challenge for half a century, reaching and impacting countless lives. They began Home of Hope, a Teen Challenge center in Casa Grande. Additionally, they began the Springboard Home for Girls in Oro Valley back in 1976. I was honored to speak at the Teen Challenge banquet last November where Reverend Peabody talked about leaving a seat open at his table because he knows that Ladelle is there, and she wouldn't want to miss it. She was with him at every single dinner and every single banquet, and at that special one, he left a seat open for her. At that very moment it was clear to everyone in the room how much Teen Challenge means to both of them. I thank Reverend Snow Peabody for his 55 years of incredible service with Teen Challenge. May Ladelle's legacy live on forever. ____________________