[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2014

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, millions of 
Americans at home and around the world will gather together and pray 
for our nation in observance of the National Day of Prayer. More than 
30,000 services will take place on the steps of county courthouses, in 
conference rooms of small businesses, and in church sanctuaries.
  Since the first call to prayer by the Continental Congress in 1775, 
prayer has played a significant role in our history. Our forefathers 
founded this great nation on Christian principles. They believed that 
every American should be able to practice his or her faith freely and 
pray for wisdom and guidance for our country and its leaders.
  Throughout our nation's challenges and achievements, the American 
people have united around prayer. Since President Harry Truman signed a 
Congressional resolution in 1952, we have come together on an annual 
basis to give thanks and ask God to bless our nation and the American 
people. I encourage every American to take time today and ask the Lord 
to guide our nation forward.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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