[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 80 (Thursday, May 15, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H3889]
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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:
  Lord God, our Stronghold and Provident Protector, on this May 15, 
designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, we turn to You with great 
gratitude and heartfelt petition. Today, we pay tribute to all the men 
and women who serve in law enforcement across this Nation. We thank You 
for calling them into public service and ask You to be close to them 
always.
  In a special way we commend to You, Lord, our Capitol Police. Each 
day, with courtesy and professional care, they guide and protect all 
who work here on Capitol Hill with all our guests and visitors. Willing 
to stand between us and all that could harm us, they serve with dignity 
and excellence.
  Bless them, Lord, their families and friends. Answer their prayers 
and reward them for their selfless efforts on behalf of others. They 
are the shield You provide, and they maintain Your gift of peace on 
Capitol Hill.
  Amen.

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