[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H9947]
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:
  Dear God, we give You thanks for giving us another day. Bless the 
Members of the people's House as they depart the Nation's capital to 
return to their homes. May they find rest and renewal during their time 
with family and friends.
  Bless our Nation as the year comes to a close. Help us to look to the 
future with hope and committed to a renewed effort to work together as 
citizens of a united America.
  Help us all to be truly grateful for the blessings of this past year. 
May this holy season of hope for so many people prove to be a healing 
balm for our Nation.
  Bless, also, as this session comes to a close, the absent Member of 
this assembly, Gabby Giffords. Speed her recovery. May she be always 
reminded of our prayers and best wishes for her. Thank You for the 
remarkable progress she has already made.
  And as always, we pray that all that is done this day be for Your 
greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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