[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E685-E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

                                 ______


                            HON. MIKE PARKER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 1996

  Mr. PARKER. Mr. Speaker. In just a few hours, Americans across this 
great Nation will recognize one of the most important annual events for 
the future of our Nation--the National Day of Prayer.
  Tomorrow, May 2, people of all ages, races and denominations will bow 
down to give thanks for the many blessings this Nation has received. 
And tomorrow, hundreds of thousands will offer up prayers for the 
healing of our Nation and for divine guidance for its elected leaders. 
As Members of Congress, no matter what our religious affiliation, we 
should be appreciative of the intercessory prayer being offered on our 
behalf.
  I hope that each of my colleagues, in your own personal way, will 
observe the National Day of Prayer--a tradition since Congress

[[Page E686]]

passed a resolution in 1952--and will welcome the many visitors to our 
Nation's Capital who come to pray for you.
  As always, I commend Wanda K. Wigley for making the Mississippi 
National Day of Prayer a priority in our State. God bless America, 
guard us and guide us, and give our Nation peace.

                          ____________________