[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H4421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

  (Mr. ADERHOLT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call attention to this, the 
first Thursday in May, as the National Day of Prayer. The 56th annual 
National Day of Prayer is being recognized today, May 3, across our 
great Nation in tens of thousands of ceremonies and services 
nationwide.
  The National Day of Prayer traces its history back to 1775, when the 
Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a 
Nation. In 1952, a joint resolution of Congress was signed into law by 
President Truman. In 1988, President Reagan signed a law permanently 
marking the first Thursday of every May as the National Day of Prayer.
  As in previous years, President George W. Bush signed a proclamation 
regarding the 2007 observance. He specifically asked that the Nation 
remember in their prayers the members of our Armed Forces, their 
families, as well as the students and families affected by the recent 
tragedy at Virginia Tech.
  Chairman Shirley Dobson and Vice Chairman Brian Toon have done an 
outstanding job in coordinating these events that will take place 
across this land. Dr. Charles Swindoll will serve as Honorary Chairman.
  Mr. Speaker, across the street, here on Capitol Hill in the Cannon 
House Office Building at noon is when the events will begin. However, 
whether you're in Washington, D.C., you're in Alabama, North Dakota, I 
encourage the American people to come together in the spirit of Jesus 
and take a few minutes to thank God for the blessings upon this Nation, 
and ask Him to guide and protect us in the days to come.

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