Political Quotes

“I would like to thank Reverend Lance Watson for his thoughtful opening prayer this morning. His service to central Virginia and his accomplishments as a spiritual and community leader are an example to all of us. For more than 30 years, Reverend Watson has served as the senior pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church in the Richmond area. Dr. Watson has been honored as an outstanding community leader, outstanding contributor to education, and Minister of the Year by multiple organizations, and he leads a congregation of nearly 12,000 people. While Reverend Watson has focused on the spiritual development of the community through his ministry, he has also supported the social and economic development of the community in a variety of ways. Under his leadership, St. Paul's Baptist Church has initiated a bold plan to build housing, a park, an urban farm, and community gardens to improve the central Virginia community. Mr. Speaker, I thank Reverend Watson; his wife, first lady Rose Watson, herself an accomplished singer; and the entire Watson family for their service to the St. Paul's community in central Virginia. I also thank Reverend Watson for being here today to offer us inspiration through the opening prayer. ____________________”