[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 149 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H11069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Luke E. Torian, First Mount Zion Baptist Church, 
Dumfries, Virginia, offered the following prayer:
  God of our Nation and savior of the world, I thank Thee that Thou has 
blest our land. I thank Thee for the leaders You have raised up to 
guide our republic. In a climate of natural disaster and the desire for 
harmony among the citizenry, I pray that You will grant wisdom, 
courage, and strength to those of this elected body. Realizing the 
intent of this House is to honor our tradition, maintain our freedom, 
and grow our Nation's prosperity, may every Member undertake each task 
with soundmindedness, enlightenment, and commitment. May this body be 
highly favored by You and sustained by Your grace and mercy. Amen.

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