[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[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, our guardian and protector, guide and bless all the Members 
of the House of Representatives this day. Together may they exercise 
all in their power to assure the security of our homeland; and as 
individuals may they model good leadership for all who work in public 
service on behalf of the citizens of this great Nation.
  Lord, we praise You and we thank You for all the men and women You 
have called to serve as police and law enforcement officers throughout 
the States and the District of Columbia. Renew them in their commitment 
and protect them as they strive to guarantee safety, order and equal 
justice in their communities.
  Reward with eternal life and Your saving presence all those who in 
the past year have made the ultimate sacrifice of offering their lives 
in the effort to serve others. Console and provide for the families of 
officers fallen but not forgotten.
  Surround with a special blessing today each member of the Capitol 
Police and Secret Service, and answer their prayers. They stand tall 
and are honored here as our vanguard of protection in the face of 
terrorism. Be with them, Lord, now and forever. Amen.

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