[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 26602]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Emmett J. Gavin, O. Carm, Whitefriars Hall, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Gracious and loving God, as we enter the closing days of this year 
and this Congress, we ask for an abundance of Your grace and guidance. 
Give the men and women of this Chamber the gifts of wisdom, prudence 
and unity of purpose that will enable them to govern the people of this 
land with justice and good judgment.
  We are a people in need of healing, unity and peace. Help the work of 
this august body further those national goals. May the decisions and 
policies that emerge from these hallowed Halls enhance unity and 
understanding, not only among the people of this country, but 
throughout the world.
  Even as the Members of this House mourn the loss of their esteemed 
colleague, Julian Dixon, who is being laid to rest today, give them the 
hope and confidence of a brighter future for all the people of this 
land who are entrusted to their care.
  May renewed commitment to the goals of our Democratic way of life 
energize the efforts of our elected representatives and give them new 
purpose as they pursue the best interests of this great Nation.
  Your peace, gracious God, that passes all understanding, be with all 
Your people, this day and every day.
  Amen.

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