Before the start of every General Meeting at the Suffolk Legislature, one Legislator is chosen to designated individuals in the community to sing the National Anthem and obtain a clergyman to say an opening prayer. For the June 6th General Meeting, Suffolk Division 9 Brother Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon chose fellow Division 9 Brother Father Henry Reid to lead the Legislature, and all those present, in a prayer dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Brother Lennon introduced Brother Henry to those present as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for over thirty years, former New York State Chaplain, former Deputy National Chaplain, currently the Suffolk County AOH Chaplain, Police Holy Name Society of Suffolk County, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and a fellow Marine Corps Veteran.
Brother Henry opened the prayer by asking for enlightenment and wisdom. To give those in political positions the strength to reach across divisions, and to find common ground. To bless our nation, our homes, our families, and our communities, through Christ our Lord.