[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 79 (Friday, June 8, 2001)]
[House]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, on Capitol Hill today two graduations will take place: the 
graduation of the pages of this House and the graduation ceremonies for 
recruit officers of the Capitol Police.
  Because these are important steps for these people whom we have come 
to know and respect, we ask that You be with them, bless their 
endeavors and give joy to their families and colleagues who celebrate 
with them today.
  These events put us in touch, Lord, with the variety of graduates 
across this country at this time of year.
  May all who complete training or graduate from studies to higher 
learning or who will seek employment in this Nation know that You are 
with them in this time of transition. Give them Your grace to realize 
their full potential and give You glory.
  Bless this Congress as it seeks to improve the equality, inclusivity 
and quality of education.
  May this Nation, because its citizens are better informed, specially 
trained and broadly educated with moral character, become a stronger 
democracy for tomorrow.
  ``The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.'' Amen.

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