[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1344]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE DAY OF PRAYER TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE GULF 
                                 COAST

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lend my voice in support 
and recognition of the Day of Prayer to benefit the people of the Gulf 
Coast, which is scheduled to take place this Sunday, July 18, 2010, in 
Alabama.
  As every Member of the House knows, the April 20th explosion of the 
BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig caused the loss of life of 11 rig workers 
and is the cause of the largest oil spill in our nation's history. The 
aftermath and impacts of this disaster will be felt for many years to 
come. The destruction of the coast and the industries that depend on 
the coastal fishing and seafood industries as well as the tourism 
industry, has displaced and caused the loss of jobs and income for 
hundreds of thousands of families along the Gulf Coast.
  Those who are struggling to make ends meet and to provide for their 
families deserve our thoughtful consideration at this difficult time.
  The collective prayers and support of faith based ministries, 
institutions and congregations, can make a direct difference in the 
lives of those devastated by the oil spill, by connecting directly with 
families affected by the disaster.
  In this spirit, I urge the people of the United States to pray for a 
solution to the gulf oil spill, each according to his or her own faith, 
and to join many in South Alabama who will mark July 18, 2010 as a day 
of prayer for those suffering in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon 
disaster.

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