commissioned into the united states army reserve chaplain corps as a uni reserve chaplain corps as a chaplain candidate in 2011, beginning his chaplancy career at the v.a. hospital in dallas. in 2014 he ended his military career as a first lieutenant. chaplain dunbar hodes a b.s. in ministry and leadership from dallas christian college and master of divinity in chaplancy from the theological semairery. he's working towards his doctor of ministry degree in christian leadership and spiritual formation at dallas theological seminary. i'm grateful to chaplain dunbar for his service to north texans and the american people. it is a true pleasure to have him here in the house along with his wife, melinda, and his daughter. we're grateful for his service. we welcome him to this house. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will receive a message. the messenger: mr. speaker, a message from the president of the united states. the messenger: mr. speaker. the speaker: madam second. the speaker pro tempore: i am directed by the president of the united states to deliver to the house of representatives a message in writing. the speaker: the cha