[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 26 (Monday, February 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1496]
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.
  We ask Your special blessing upon the Members of this people's House. 
They face difficult decisions in difficult times, with only a few days 
before the next funding deadline to keep all of the government open. 
Bless those Members of the conference committee working to bring 
resolution to all differences.
  At the same time, this is a week in which the House notes the loss of 
an historic Member, John Dingell, who served in the people's House for 
over one-quarter of its existence. Bless his family in their mourning, 
as well as all Members who possess special memories of his presence and 
contributions to the greatness of the House of Representatives.
  We remember as well Walter Jones, whose quiet but steady presence in 
the House reminded us all of the value of integrity in government 
service. May his moral strength be a helpful encouragement to all who 
wish to serve.
  Bless us, O God, and be with us all this day and every day to come. 
May all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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