[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H2835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Father Val J. Peter, Executive Director, Girls and Boys Town, Boys 
Town, Nebraska offered the following prayer:
  Dear Lord, we come before You on this beautiful morning to ask Your 
blessing on the House this day. Give light, wisdom, and humility to all 
Representatives in their work today. May they seek what is best for our 
people. May they search for what will bring goodness to our world.
  Let each this day do one blessed thing for another person. Let each 
this day ask pardon from another person.
  Bless also all of those who are in the service of our beloved 
country. Keep them safe. Keep them faithful to You and their loved 
ones.
  Finally, Lord, bless all of our children, especially those who are 
hurt and suffering. Send people to put joy and happiness into their 
hearts. We ask this in Your name. Amen.

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