[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H7417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CALLING FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AS CHILDREN GO BACK TO SCHOOL

  (Mr. LAMPSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I rise to call on my 
colleagues to join me in praying for our children, teachers, and 
administrators as a new school year begins. Why is it important that we 
pray for our children? Well, it is because our kids face so many more 
risks today than I ever dreamed possible when I was a child going to 
school, going to public school, or even as a high school teacher. 
People of all faiths and convictions throughout this country must come 
together in prayer for the safety of our own children.
  Tomorrow, I will hold a prayer breakfast and luncheon with students, 
parents, clergy, and educators to focus our community on the importance 
of prayer for our children as they prepare to go back to school.
  I also ask that we pray for our law enforcement officials who are 
charged with the responsibility of protecting our children. It takes 
all of us to ensure the continued well-being of our children and their 
success throughout the new school year. May God bless us all.

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