[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[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:
  Eternal Beauty and Everlasting Lord of all, cherry blossoms in 
Washington are a true sign of the new life of spring. They bring 
tourists from across the Nation and from around the world to marvel at 
fragile beauty and seek lasting promise here in the Nation's capital of 
these United States.
  Lord, bless the work of Congress during these days of grace. May the 
freshness of new ideas and bold undertakings bolster the vigor of the 
Nation while the hard work of all Americans, the steadfast perseverance 
of military forces and the stability of family life sustain a climate 
of creativity and prosperity for all Your people.
  While the hidden roots of faith penetrate the landscape upon which we 
walk and the far reaching branches of charity draw strength from the 
sky above, it is You who produce blossoms of hope in human hearts, 
living in an anxious yet cold world, and you do this here, now, and 
forever.
  Amen.

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