[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9956]
[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.
  Let Your spirit of peace descend upon this place and those who work 
here. During this week, 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 Fourth 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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