[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9912]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Merciful God, thank You for giving us another day.
  At the end of a contentious week, let Your Spirit of peace descend 
upon this place and those who work here. In the week to come, may the 
heat of political positions cool and the light of governing wisdom 
break forth.
  Bless the Members back home in their districts and the people whom 
they serve.
  And, as all Americans prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, may we be 
forever grateful for the benefits we share as citizens of a common 
Nation with uncommon diversity. Help us to work together to build a 
better community as a light for the world.
  May all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory. Amen.

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