[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5108]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Almighty God of the universe, we give You thanks for giving us 
another day. We thank You that You give us a share in Your creative 
work, having endowed each with unique and important talents.
  On this day, we ask Your blessing on the men and women of the 
people's House, who have been entrusted with the care of this great 
Nation's people. Because of the great blessings You have bestowed on 
our Nation, may we embrace this opportunity to build a better world 
beyond our borders as well.
  As they return to their home districts, may they bring discerning 
ears to hear not only what they are inclined to hear, but those words 
that might be unwelcome but important to hear. May all citizens help to 
make their Representatives better as legislators and as people as well.
  May all that they do this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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