Representative Louie Gohmert will introduce legislation today (9/29) to name Don Stephens, the founder of Mercy Ships in Lindale, for the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award given to a civilian.

What is Mercy Ships?

In 1978, Don Stephens founded Mercy Ships. His goal was simply to fulfill God's calling to help bring hope and healing to those in need.

His ships are essentially floating hospitals. These ships are equipped to handle medical needs as large as surgeries. The travel the countries where clean water, electricity or proper medical facilities are not available.

This description doesn't even hit the tip of the mountain. Go to mercyships.org to see all that they do for the world.

Don Stephens is worthy of receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Thanks to the recognition of Representative Gohmert, and hopefully the rest of Congress, he will receive this distinction.

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