[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving and gracious God, we give You thanks for giving us another 
day.
  Help us this day to draw closer to You so that, with Your Spirit and 
aware of Your presence among us, we may all face the tasks of this day.
  Bless the Members of the people's House. Help them to think clearly, 
speak confidently, and act courageously in the belief that all noble 
service is based upon patience, truth, and love.
  During this week of special recognition, we ask Your blessing on 
America's teachers, who give of their lives and talents to empower 
young Americans with the tools to mold creative and productive lives. 
Bless also the millions of foster parents, who have generously provided 
homes for young people in need of safe and secure shelter. May they be 
assured of the appreciation of a grateful Nation.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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