[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2953-2954]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Today is a significant day for Americans in this election year. We 
ask Your blessing upon the American people, especially those who choose 
to participate this day in primary elections.

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Give them good judgment and a sincere desire for the welfare of this 
great Nation as they cast their ballots.
  Bless, as well, the Members of this people's House. May they be 
filled with Your spirit this day and exercise their responsibilities 
with wisdom, understanding, and goodwill. May all they do be for Your 
greater honor and glory.
  In the past few days, O Lord, many have been assailed by terrifying 
and destructive weather. Send Your healing balm upon those who have 
been afflicted and bless with rapid success the efforts of those 
emergency responders who are working tirelessly to rebuild shattered 
lives and communities.
  And finally, with sorrow, we acknowledge the passing of Donald Payne 
of the 10th District of New Jersey. We thank You for his years of 
service in this assembly and ask You to bless his family and loved 
ones. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light 
shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through 
the mercy of God, rest in peace.
  Amen.

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