The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Us lain conroy let pray. Lord, god of the universe, for ve you thanks giving us another day. As the morning temperatures capitol and ashe schools open to various configurations, we know the changing. Yet, the challenges confronting our nation remain. In the west, normal ly, belies the and further gives notice that much needs to be done. Bless the members of the house with wisdom and that they might address these many challenges with due diligence, and the stress confronting so many of our families and businesses be eased. Lord, have mercy. This day be is done or your greater honor and glory. Amen. Father. Ker thank you, amen. The pledge of allegiance pursuant to section 4a of house 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from davids. Ms. Ms. Davids i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. September 17, 2020. I hereby appoint the honorable david n. Cicilline to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by the assistant parliamentarian. O father of mercies, god of all comfort, our only help in time of need, we humbly beseech thee to behold, visit and relief all our servants for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon us all with mercy. Comfort us with goodness. Preserve us from the temptations of the enemy, and give us patience under our aflick shun. In our good time restore us to health and enable us to lead the residue of our lives in thy fear and to thy glory and grant finally we may dwell with thee in life everlasting, main. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967,
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