Lord, thank You for the opportunity to be here and for the people who trusted us with this responsibility.
We ask for Your guidance today—to lead with wisdom, to speak with honesty, and to act with humility.
When we disagree, give us grace. When the decisions are hard, give us courage. Help us never forget that our work here touches real people, real families, and real communities across California.
Keep our hearts grounded in service, not ego, and remind us that how we represent others truly matters. We place this day and this work in Your hands.—AMEN.
Upon invitation of the President, the following prayer was offered by
Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares
Prayer Date
01/27/2026