[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 196 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H9931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  O Lord our God, we give You thanks for giving us another day. You 
have kept us in life, sustained us, and allowed us to reach this 
moment.
  Bless the Members of the people's House that you have gifted to serve 
our Nation. As the first session of the 112th Congress draws near a 
close, we ask Your special blessing upon those who have given so much 
time and talent throughout this year and, in these closing days, the 
staffers of each congressional office and the various committees. Grant 
them peace and renewal in the weeks to come.
  Grant the Members of this Chamber continued wisdom and charity as the 
work of this session comes to a close. May they be truly grateful for 
the awesome privilege which is theirs, to serve the people of our 
Nation in this august body.
  Help us all to be truly grateful for what we have and generous in 
what we do. May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and 
glory.
  Amen.

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