[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H6561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Melvyn May, West End Temple Sinai Congregation, Neponsit, New 
York, offered the following prayer:
  Our God and God of our fathers, as this session of the House of 
Representatives begins, we pray that the spirit that permeates this 
room today will enhance and enrich the endeavors of our Congressmen and 
Congresswomen on behalf of all the citizens of our great country, the 
United States of America.
  In the words of the Psalmist: How good and pleasant it is for 
brethren to dwell together. During this period when Jews throughout the 
world celebrate the High Holy Days and the spirit of renewal, we seek 
to understand and to do God's will so that all humankind will be free. 
As a Nation under God, we affirm the obligation of our elected 
officials to lead this country in the spirit of brotherhood, justice 
and righteousness that was taught by the prophets.
  Almighty God, bestow Your continued blessings upon all of our elected 
officials and their staffs, for good health, happiness, knowledge and 
strength.
  Implant in the hearts of the Members of Congress a sincere desire to 
toil together for the aims and goals of our American heritage, as 
exemplified in the spirit of the Constitution. We pray that unity of 
purpose and harmony of spirit will forever prevail.
  With God's divine guidance may their best ideals come to fruition. 
Amen.

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