A lasting monument to the 83rd Congress may well prove to be the simple, secluded room in the Capitol that was opened last week. The room's purpose: prayer and meditation. Although sessions of both houses open with prayer, the Capitol has never before had a special prayer room. Three years ago Oklahoma Senator A. S. "Mike" Monroney. an Episcopalian, and Arkansas Representative Brooks Hays, a Baptist, introduced concurrent resolutions to set aside a place where legislators could pray or meditate without distraction.* After Congress finally approved last year, Capitol Architect J. George Stewart selected a small (17 ft. by 18 ft.)...
To continue reading:
or
Log-In
