[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6975]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             54TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

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                           HON. BOBBY JINDAL

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. JINDAL. Mr. Speaker, whereas, the historical record of the United 
States, as acknowledged by the highest court in our land, reveals a 
clear and unmistakable pattern woven throughout our Nation's history; 
America was founded upon the principles and truths revealed in the Holy 
Scriptures; and
  Whereas, as a Nation with a Judeo-Christian heritage, prayer has been 
and remains an essential element of our national conduct as we seek 
divine direction and blessing; and
  Whereas, our Nation's leaders, beginning with our first president, 
George Washington, to our current president, George W. Bush, have 
called upon Americans to individually and corporately pray for and seek 
God's divine blessing upon our Nation in both times of peace and in 
times of conflict; and
  Whereas, in times of great crisis we have been prompted by officially 
proclaimed days of prayer to ask for God's guidance; and
  Whereas, Holy Scripture instructs in 1 Samuel 2:30 to give God honor; 
and
  Whereas, in 2006, on the 54th Anniversary of the National Day of 
Prayer, America once again finds herself in the midst of danger and 
uncertainty making it essential that we as a people seek God's 
direction through prayer so that our world might enjoy peace.
  Now Therefore, I encourage all of the citizens of Louisiana to 
participate in honoring God by seeking His blessing both upon our State 
and our Nation.

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