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The speaker thes who will be in order. The prayer will be the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father con roy. Chaplain conroy lettuce pray. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. We pause now in your presence and acknowledge our dependence on you. We ask your blessing upon the men and women of this, the peoples house, who are returning this day to their stations here on capitol hill. As the new session is in its early days, help each member to obey your law, to do your will, and to walk in your way. Grant that they might be good in thought, gracious in word, generous in deed and great in spirit. Make this a glorious day in which all are glad to be alive and ready to serve you. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 e journal stands approved. Th