[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19143]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, Who rewards the just service of Your people and never 
forgets those who offer the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to 
protect others, we praise You and we thank You for those who serve as 
Capitol Police here in the Nation's Capital.
  As we honor the memory of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John 
Gibson later today with a moment of silence, we now pray for all those 
who presently commit themselves to serve as a security force that 
shields government workers and the public from harm and danger. May 
their service never be compromised or be taken for granted by others.
  Lord, protect, guide and encourage all those women and men who give 
of themselves for the good of others in public service. Reward them and 
their families with peace and security in this life. Answer their 
prayers and all the longings of their hearts for a better world in the 
future.
  Amen.

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