[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend William Byrne, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Gracious and loving God, thank You for the blessings You have 
bestowed upon this Nation. Most especially, we thank You for the rights 
which You alone grant to all men and women, in particular, the gift of 
life and the right to pursue happiness.
  Bless the men and women of this country who work to ensure that all 
men and women may enjoy these rights. Watch over those who protect our 
Nation, both military and civilian, at home and abroad.
  Guard and protect those who have been devastated by storms and 
tornados this past week. Keep them safe and assist those who are 
working for relief. Comfort those who mourn, and welcome those who have 
died.
  Bless these Representatives. May all they do begin with Your 
inspiration and find completion in Your love.
  We ask this in Your holy name. Amen.

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