WELCOMING PASTOR CHAD WEEKS

On 2026-04-20, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "WELCOMING PASTOR CHAD WEEKS" in the House.

WELCOMING PASTOR CHAD WEEKS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WELCOMING PASTOR CHAD WEEKS The SPEAKER. Without objection, Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized for 1 minute. There was no objection. Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, in a world that often feels out of control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to this chaos? Pastor Chad Weeks reminds us of a simple but powerful answer: faith. Today, I rise to honor Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and to thank him for serving as the House's guest chaplain. As lead pastor of a historic church founded by his great-grandparents in 1916, Pastor Weeks carries a legacy of service. Under his leadership, Russell Baptist has become a place to find strength in adversity and hope in times of hardship. In a season of rapid growth, he has remained steadfast in holding firm to biblical truths while investing in the next generation through thriving youth ministries and community outreach. It is a true honor to welcome Pastor Weeks to our Nation's Capital, along with his parents, Jimmy and Joan Weeks; his wife, Ashley; and their four children: Ava, Eden, Ella, and John. I am grateful for his friendship, Mr. Speaker, and his ministry in Clay County, Florida, and particularly for his boldness in sharing the Gospel. ____________________