[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15735]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Andrea Martin, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  God, our Governor, bless the leaders of our land that we may be a 
people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations.
  To the President, to Governors, mayors, and to all in administrative 
authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
  To Senators and Representatives and those who make our laws, give 
courage, wisdom and foresight to provide for the needs of all our 
people and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
  To the judges and officers of our courts, give understanding and 
integrity that human rights may be safeguarded and justice and honor 
served.
  And finally, teach our people to rely on Your strength and to accept 
their responsibilities to their fellow citizens that they may make wise 
decisions for the well-being of our society, serve You faithfully in 
our generation and honor Your holy Name.
  Amen.

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