Journal of the House of Representatives of Texas: 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, Monday, February 21, 2011 Page: 426
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82nd LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION
As one of 50 states in these United States of America, Texas is truly a state
that has been and is blessed by you. As we bow before you this day, we do so to
express our gratitude for all of our blessings, physically and spiritually. We thank
you for all of our elected officials. We pray for Governor Rick Perry, for
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and for all our state representatives. This
chamber is filled with representatives from every area of our great state. We pray
as the men and women of this house of representatives meet to discuss, debate,
and decide on major issues that will affect our people, that you will grant to them:
the wisdom of Solomon who prayed for you to give him "'a wise and discerning
heart" that he might judge your people and 'discern between good and evil. (1
Kings 3:9); the courage of Elijah who challenged the prophets of Baal that the
people might know that you alone are God. (1 Kings 18:37); the conviction of
Daniel who 'made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king's
choice food or with the wine which he drank. (Daniel 1:8); the morality of
Joseph who, when tempted, refused to 'do this great evil and sin against God.
(Genesis 39:9); the privilege of Moses with whom you spoke 'face to face, just
as a man speaks to his friend. (Exodus 33:11); the integrity and patience of Job
who was 'blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (Job
1.1); the righteousness of Asa who 'did good and right in the sight of the Lord
his God. (2 Chronicles 14:2); the daring of Caleb who, having 'followed the
Lord fully," conquered the land that had been promised to him. (Joshua 14:8-9,
12, 14); the obedience of Paul who said, 'I have not been disobedient to the
heavenly vision given to me. (Acts 26:19); the humility of John the Baptist who
said, 'I am not worthy. (Matthew 3:11); and most of all, may they follow the
example of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 'who went about doing good.
(Acts 10:38)
Today, we also remember the members of our armed forces who are serving
in various places throughout the world, especially those serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan. We pray for their protection, for their families, and that the conflict
there will soon come to a peaceful end.
Furthermore, we pray for the law enforcement officers of our state,
especially those who are patrolling the Rio Grande border where Mexican drug
cartels are causing so much bloodshed. Keep them safe, for they are your
ministers to accomplish what is good and to serve as avengers who bring wrath
on the ones who practice evil. (Romans 13:4)
Now, 'To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you
before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy-to the only God,
our Savior, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ, our
Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore. Amen." (Jude 24-25 NIV)
The speaker recognized Representative R. Anderson who led the house in
the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following members were granted leaves of absence for today because of
important business in the district:
Farrar on motion of Walle.426
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