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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  During these days on the Hill, there are many Americans walking the 
halls, speaking to their Representatives about interests of great 
concern to them. The American Osteopathic Society, the National Kidney 
Foundation, the VFW, the National Down Syndrome Society, the Lupus 
Foundation, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, among others, have been 
advocates for so many who are in need.
  We thank You that we live in a nation blessed by the rights and 
opportunities for Americans to petition their government.
  Bless the Members of this assembly, who know best how to respond to 
such entreaties, with the ability to meet so many needs.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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