On the recordOctober 6, 2011
I have the rare opportunity today to introduce and say a few words about the guest Chaplain. Reverend Chaney has just delivered, as usual, an eloquent invocation. Reverend Chaney is originally from South Carolina, but for the last 2 years he has led the flock of the Second Baptist Church in Las Vegas, one of the oldest, extremely well-established, and largest churches in Las Vegas, NV. He is a man who is involved in the community very deeply. He serves on the board of the Urban League and the NAACP. In addition to his service in the spiritual realm, he has also served as a patriot in our Nation's armed services. He served in the Navy for 4 years, as has our Chaplain, Dr. Barry Black. They were both naval officers. Reverend Chaney recently retired as chaplain of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Nellis Air Force Base. I have met with Reverend Chaney under very unique circumstances on a number of occasions. He is a wonderful human being. He is one of those rare people who have such a pleasant demeanor. The minute a person meets him, they know he is a man of great substance and spiritual quality. So I am very happy to welcome Reverend Chaney and his wife Avis to Washington. I thank the pastor for the inspiring invocation, which I hope will guide the Senate's action today. ____________________
