[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11191]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Monsignor Edward F. Jordan, Pastor, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 
Austin, Texas, offered the following prayer:
  O God, we ask Your guidance for the men and women who serve their 
country in this House of government. Give them the wisdom to understand 
what is truly good for the citizens who have elected them, and the 
courage to frame the best possible laws to achieve this good.
  Bless and protect their families and friends who have shared with 
them the challenging tasks of seeking public office and serving their 
Nation before the gaze of all.
  On this day, when we honor the flag, the symbol of our Nation, keep 
us mindful of those men and women who have given their lives in war and 
in peace that we may enjoy laws that support our liberty.
  Furthermore, we seek Your guidance for all the citizens of this 
Nation as they offer their chosen representatives both enthusiastic 
support and civil opposition in their honorable work of governing. 
Amen.

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