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Washington 2011

The State of Washington

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the state of Washington proclaims that “We the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution”; and

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence declares that governments are to secure our creator-endowed unalienable rights to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”; and

WHEREAS, our country was founded in part because of the desire of people to have the freedom to worship as they please;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim October 16-22, 2011, as

Christian Heritage Week

in Washington State, and I urge all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate that heritage in their own way.

   Signed this 4thday of October, 2011

   Governor Christine O. Gregoire

Michigan 2011: Declaration of Special Tribute

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

Declaration of Special Tribute

In Commemoration of

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

NOVEMBER 20-26, 2011

“The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His Apostles…. This is genuine Christianity and to this we owe our free constitutions of government.”

Noah Webster, History of the United States, 1832

LET IT BE KNOWN, That, since through divine providence, we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we join together to reaffirm our faith in the Lord by honoring America’s Christian Heritage Week. This celebration of our shared Christian values allows every citizen the opportunity to come together to give thanks and be united as One Nation Under God.

America’s Christian Heritage Week traces its roots back to 1991 when the first ever statewide declaration of a Christian Heritage Week was signed by the governor of New Mexico. The following year an annual America’s Christian week resolution was introduced in the United States Congress. Since then, the week of Thanksgiving has most appropriately been celebrated as a week to give thanks for the glory of God and the good of America. Christian Heritage Week participants are committed to both organizing and taking part in a multitude of civic activities, such as educational workshops, family programs and prayer meetings to spread the importance of recognizing American’s great Christian Heritage.

Serving God and celebrating the many blessings he has bestowed upon us is a privilege. As we join together this Christian Heritage Week, we shall recognize and remind ourselves that the source of our liberties and rights is God, and not government. We shall learn about America’s founding fathers and share what is learned with others, we shall pray that skeptics will have a change of heart and we shall revel in the glory of God and the good of our nation. It is with great respect and admiration for all those who have served God and this country that we rejoice and remember America’s longstanding Christian heritage. May each and every American know of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for their unyielding commitment to our God and our nation.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to commemorate the week of November 20, 2011, as America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan. May the citizens of Michigan never forget our long standing Christian values and the source of our many blessings.

 

John Pappageorge, State Senator                                           Chuck Moss, State Representative

The Thirteenth District                                                             The Fortieth District

The Ninety-Fifth Legislature

At Lansing

November 20, 2011

West Union, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

Whereas, this week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru Governor Earl R. Tomblin in 2011; and

Whereas, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns, and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

Whereas, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs, and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that I, Robert F. Fetty, Mayor of the Town of West Union, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011, as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of West Union, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance, each in their own way.

 Robert F. Fetty, (Mayor)

 Date: October 5, 2011 A.D.

Oklahoma 2011

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

PROCLAMATION

Whereas, John Adams wrote, “The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were. . .the general principles of Christianity.” (Letter to Thomas Jefferson, June 28, 1813); and

Whereas, Noah Webster taught “The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His Apostles. . .This is genuine Christianity and to this we owe our free constitutions of government.” (History of the United States, 1832, public school textbook); and

Whereas, Thomas Jefferson warned, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781); and

Whereas, James Madison proclaimed, “And to the same Divine Author of every good and perfect gift we are indebted for all those privileges and advantages, religious as well as civil, which are so richly enjoyed in this favored land.” (Presidential Proclamation, 1815); and

Whereas, commemorating America’s Christian heritage provides an opportunity for those choosing to participate to thank God for His “Blessings of Liberty,” to ask His help to “insure domestic Tranquility” and to recognize our national need and “unalienable Rights” in reaffirming our “reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence” for keeping our families secure, communities safe and America a “Free and Independent” “one Nation, under God”;

Now, therefore, I, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, do hereby proclaim the week of November 20th through November 26th, 2011 as “Christian Heritage Week” in the State of Oklahoma.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed.

Done at the Capitol, in the City of Oklahoma City, this 19th day of September in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and eleven and of the State of Oklahoma in the one hundred and third year.

 Mary Fallin

GOVERNOR

Michelle R. Day

Assistant SECRETARY OF STATE

Princeton, West Virginia 2011

P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we the people of West Virginia…reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and,

WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays excepted” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

WHEREAS,  for many Princeton residents, public school days began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in Princeton is evident by the many Christian churches, charities, and other ministries; the traditional Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday observances; and a willingness of Princetonians to love they neighbor as thyself; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to proffer our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is an integral part of our nation’s history; and

WHEREAS, 130 Mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia W. Wilson by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Princeton, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Princeton and invite all citizens to join me in this observance and ask all churches to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic songs, youth programs and prayer meetings.

IN WINTESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the City of Princeton to be affixed this 14th day of November, 2011.

Patricia W. Wilson, Mayor

Kenneth E. Clay, City Clerk

Paden City, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011; and,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Paden City, West Virginia

and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

By: William B. Fox (Mayor)

Date: 11/8/11 A.D.

Poca, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011; and,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Poca, West Virginia

and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

by: Patrick Hill (Mayor)

 date: 10/10/11 A.D.

McMechen, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011; and,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of McMechen, West Virginia

and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

 by: Michael A. Grasick

(Mayor)

 date: Oct 6, 2011 A.D.

Kingwood, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011; and,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Kingwood, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way. by: James A. Lobb (Mayor)  date: Oct. 11, 2011 A.D.

East Bank, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011; and,

 WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

 WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of East Bank, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

by: Charles A. Blair

(Mayor)

date: Nov. 7, 2011 A.D.