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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of mercy, we give You thanks for giving us another day. Bless our 
Nation as holy days of religious traditions for so many of our citizens 
approach, and as the year comes to a close.
  Help us to look to the future with hope, committed to a renewed 
effort to work together as citizens of a united America.
  Help us all to be truly grateful for the blessings of this past year. 
And as always, we pray that whatever is done this day be for Your 
greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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