Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II Named Co-Chair of 2007 National Prayer Breakfast
Washington D.C. — The 2007 Annual National Prayer Breakfast will be co-chaired by U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO). Only a freshman Representative, Cleaver has served since his election in 2004 as Secretary of the House’s weekly prayer meetings.
“It is a great honor to be asked to chair this amazing event. Though I am a Methodist minister, my sincere hope is to make it inclusive and exciting to all faiths. Prayer is a universal language, and I will do everything I can to make it an event that brings people together to celebrate what we have in common.” Cleaver said.
Congressman Cleaver’s selection as co-chair comes as his efforts to promote civility in Congress have begun to receive national attention. Cleaver will chair the event with Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA) and guests will include the President, Vice President, members of the Cabinet and members of both the House and Senate.
The breakfast draws nearly 4,000 guests from around the world and is privately funded every year by the Fellowship Foundation. Presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower to George W. Bush have attended, along with members of Congress and world leaders. This year, King Abdullah II of Jordan was in attendance and the keynote address was delivered by Bono, of the band U2.