[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 52 (Thursday, March 26, 2009)]
[House]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  Reverend Gary Shaw, Central Christian Center, Joplin, Missouri, 
offered the following prayer:
  Father, as I stand in this beautiful hall of honor, my heart 
overflows with admiration and appreciation for those who have occupied 
this place throughout history representing the citizens of this great 
country.
  May Your divine wisdom, Your unbiased judgment and Your love fill 
each of those who have chosen to serve our Nation. May they draw from 
Your fountain of knowledge and Your storehouse of fair play as they 
administer and create legislation that governs our land. Instill in all 
of us a respect, honor and a love for life that will allow us to serve 
with pride and dignity at all levels of local, State, and national 
government.
  Help us to put on the shield of faith and to face the challenges 
before us with a determination that we will succeed and prosper because 
we operate in Your providential and divine order.
  Please bless America and help us honor You.
  Amen.

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