[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H3573]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Steven M. Torrence, Chaplain, Key West Police 
Department, Key West, Florida, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, I thank You for the privilege and the honor to be here 
this morning in these hallowed halls on this, our Nation's National Day 
of Prayer. We as a people of many faiths and religions and backgrounds 
come together in a sign of unity to ask for Your guidance and blessings 
on this very important day.
  We not only remember those who have given their lives to protect our 
great country in military service, but we also remember the men and 
women in law enforcement who risk daily and give their lives to protect 
each and every one of us.
  As a Nation, let us remember that all people have one common origin. 
Fill our hearts with compassion for our neighbors and the desire to 
ensure justice for all. Help us share all the blessings You give us, 
and help us to secure justice and equality for every human being.
  O God, help us bring an end to division and to continue to build our 
country on peace and love. Let us always remember that despite our 
differences, we are one human family.
  Almighty God, bless our leaders with vision and foresight and with a 
clarity of purpose as they lead our country. Bless our country on this 
very special day of prayer. In Your name we pray. Amen.

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