[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the 
following prayer:
  Eternal God, we pray to You, as we enter this Memorial Day weekend, 
that You would bless our efforts to honor our fallen heroes. In the 
fanfare of parades and picnics, barbecues and summer's beginning, may 
we take time to recall the countless sacrifices that were made to 
defend our freedoms and uphold our liberty.
  These noble men and women have stood firm. In the face of war's 
alarms and up against the anguish of adversity, they would not be 
moved. May they rest knowing that they gave themselves fully to the 
work You, O Lord, set before them to accomplish. Grant them peace in 
knowing that neither their labor nor their sacrifice was in vain.
  God of the ages, may we be the guardians and guarantors of their 
valorous legacy. Guide us in the living of these moments that we would 
remain true to the ideals they willingly devoted their lives to 
preserve.
  Inspire in us the same depth of commitment to our country, the same 
fidelity to our fellow Americans, and the same unhesitating character 
to humble ourselves in service to You and to this Nation.
  In Your everlasting name we pray.
  Amen.

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