[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E711]
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 HONORING THE 51ST NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ``AMERICA UNITED UNDER GOD''

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartiest wishes 
on the observance of the 51st National Day of Prayer.
  The National Day of Prayer has been an occasion for countless 
Americans to give thanks for their blessings and ask for God's support. 
As our service men and women defend the United States in distant lands 
and families continue to heal from the tragedies of September 11, 2001, 
this National Day of Prayer is certainly an occasion worthy of special 
recognition.
  In 1952, an act of Congress created The National Day of Prayer. With 
hard work, this occasion has been celebrated annually since its 
introduction. In 1988, the National Day of Prayer was set on the first 
Thursday of each May.
  The theme of the 51st National Day of Prayer is ``America United 
Under God.'' As our nation continues to rebuild its faith and 
commitment to each other, the theme ``America United Under God'' 
encourages a renewed spirit of patriotism in our great nation. 
Hopefully, you will unite in a special prayer for those unfortunately 
suffering throughout the world--in birth, life and death.
  Mr. Speaker, as May 2, 2002 has been designated as The National Day 
of Prayer, I would ask that my colleagues join me in offering a special 
prayer for our service men and women as well as all those unfortunately 
suffering throughout the world.

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