[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Dear God, today, on Flag Day, we remember that memorable Flag Day, 
June 14, 1954, when President Dwight Eisenhower stood on the steps of 
the Capitol and recited the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time 
with the phrase, ``one Nation under God.'' We pray that we will not 
forget his words spoken on that historic day: ``In this way we are 
reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage 
and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual 
weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in 
peace and war.''
  Today, as we celebrate Flag Day, we repledge allegiance to our flag 
and recommit ourselves to the awesome responsibilities You have 
entrusted to us. May the flag that waves above this Capitol remind us 
that this is Your land.
  Thank You, Lord, that our flag also gives us a bracing affirmation of 
the unique role of the Senate in our democracy. In each age, You have 
called truly great men and women to serve as Senators. May these 
contemporary patriots experience fresh strength and vision.
  We are very grateful for the outstanding people You call to work as 
leaders of the Senate. Today we thank You for Sharon Zelaska and for 
her faithful and loyal service as Assistant Secretary of the Senate. As 
she retires, we praise You for her commitment to You and her patriotism 
to our Nation. Amen.

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