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[Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman (President of the Senate)]: To order. For our devotional exercises, we have today with us the rabbi Ali Ahu Yonik of Chabad of Burlington. Welcome.
[Rabbi Ali Ahu Yonik (Chabad of Burlington)]: There's nothing like going to lunch after a rabbi's speech. Almighty god, master of the universe. We stand before you in prayer seeking your presence within the halls of the Vermont State Senate. Grant the members of this distinguished body, the wisdom, insight, and compassion to lead with integrity and to bring healing to our world. May they be guided by the timeless and universal values of the seven commandments given to humanity by God through Moses and Mount Sinai. As we gather, we recall these sacred principles to honor the creator, to respect and protect life, to reject violence and wrongdoing, to act with honesty and integrity, to uphold the sanctity of family, to practice kindness and generosity, and to establish justice and immoral society. Almighty God, bless all those assembled here today with the strength and clarity to uphold just laws and to serve the people with fairness and dedication. We find ourselves in challenging times, both globally here and at home. Both globally and here at home. While conflict persists across the world, we also face a quieter struggle, a growing sense of confusion, and lack of direction among our youth. Many feel uncertain of their purpose turning to distractions in an attempt to fill a deeper void. This coming Sunday, Vermont and communities across the nation will observe education and sharing day. Establish in honor of whose 120 birthday is marked on the eleventh of Nisan. This day highlights a powerful and enduring message. Education as taught by the rabbi is not merely the transmission of knowledge such as math and science, but the nurturing of moral character and purpose. Every child must know that they are created by God and they are needed and that their life has meaning and purpose. This awareness dispels the darkness of insignificance and reminds us that a higher presence guides our world and that our actions carry lasting significance. Almighty God, in the merit of embracing and advancing this vision, may we soon witness the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah, that nation shall not lift up sword against the nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. And let us all say, amen. Amen.
[Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman (President of the Senate)]: Senator from Chittenden. Thank you, mister president. Given that we are now at five after, I will move that we stand in in recess until twenty five after. Do I need to vote on the motion not really? Adjourned. We're just trying to decide if we should vote or just let you be the exalted ruler. I I prefer exalted status. Senator, you may sit down. You're not the exalted ruler, and we're gonna take that as a motion. The the senator from Chittenden has moved that we stand in adjournment until 01:25. Are you ready for the question? Recess. It if so oh, recess. Yes. We'll stand in recess until 01:25. Thank you. Are you ready for the question? If so, all in favor, say aye. Aye. All opposed, nay. The ayes have it. We will stand in recess until 01:20