[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 131 (Friday, September 26, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Lord of law and order, we thank You for peace officers 
who serve in the sheriff and police forces in cities and counties 
across our land. They serve in harm's way, facing constant danger, so 
that we may live with security and safety. We thank You for the Capitol 
Police as well as the security officers and Secret Service who serve 
with excellence.
  Today, we are shocked and grieved by the violent killing of Sheriff's 
Corporal Walter Hathcock and State Highway Patrol Trooper Lloyd Lowry 
of Cumberland County, NC. We ask You to comfort and strengthen the 
families of these men, particularly their children.
  Dear God, curb the growth of violence and crime in our Nation. We 
turn to You for Your help.
  Today, here in the Senate, we ask for Your presence and power. Fill 
this Chamber with Your grace and glory and the Senators with Your 
wisdom and understanding through our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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