[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1241]
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, before us is a brand new day filled with opportunities 
to live out our calling as servant leaders. We trust You to guide us so 
that all that we do and say today will be for Your glory.
  Since we will pass through this day only once, if there is any 
kindness we can express, any affirmation we can communicate, any help 
we can give, free us to do it today. Help us to be sensitive to what is 
happening to people around us. May we take no one for granted, but 
instead, be communicators of Your love and encouragement.
  We express gratitude for all the people who make this Senate function 
effectively. Especially today, we thank You for the caring, servant 
leadership exemplified by Loretta Symms who has just retired as Deputy 
Sergeant at Arms. We praise You for her commitment to excellence, her 
22 years service to the Senate, and her friendship to Senators and 
staff alike. Bless her as she moves on to the next phase of Your 
strategy for her life.
  Now, Lord, You have richly blessed this Senate so that You may bless 
this Nation through its inspired leadership. In Your Holy Name we pray. 
Amen.

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