[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 1323]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, we join Americans across the Nation in celebrating 
the 90th birthday of President Ronald Reagan. On this day, Democrats 
and Republicans unite in thanking You for Ronald Reagan's life and 
leadership, his patriotism and character, and his wisdom and vision. 
Our prayers for our former President and friend lift us above politics 
as we pray that You will tenderly care for him in these days of illness 
and recovery from surgery. In Your wondrous grace, penetrate to the 
depths of his soul with Your comfort and assurance of our admiration. 
Through Your Spirit, may he somehow feel the love that overflows from 
the hearts of people here in the Senate and throughout the land.
  Dear Lord, bless Nancy Reagan as she continues to care for the 
President with indefatigable devotion and courageous love. Be with the 
family as they celebrate this day with the joy of wonderful memories 
and deep affection. We renew our commitment to pray for and support the 
research seeking a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Now we invite You to 
fill this Chamber with Your presence and each Senator with Your power 
for the work of this day. You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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