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Wyoming 2008

GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the preamble to the Constitution of the State of Wyoming states: “We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and desiring to secure them to ourselves and perpetuate them to our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.”

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence of the United States states: “We, hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

WHEREAS, on June 21, 1776, John Adams wrote, “Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.”

WHEREAS, George Washington enunciated, “Animated alone by the pure spirit of Christianity, and conducting ourselves as the faithful subjects of our free government, we may enjoy temporal and spiritual felicity.”

WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote, “Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed the conviction that these liberties are the gift of God.”

WHEREAS, James Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution, advocated “the diffusion of the light of Christianity in our nation: in his Memorial and Remonstrance.

WHEREAS, Patrick Henry quoted Proverbs 14:34 for our nation: “Righteousness alone can exalt a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

WHEREAS, George Mason in his Virginia Declaration of Rights, forerunner to our Bill of Rights, affirmed, “That it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.”

WHEREAS, these, and many other truly great men and women of America, giants in the structuring of American history, were Christian statesmen of caliber and integrity who did not hesitate to express their faith.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVE, FREUDENTHAL, Governor of the State of Wyoming, do hereby proclaim November 23-29, 2008 to be “CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK” in Wyoming, and urge all citizens to give special thanks for their own personal faith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Executive Seal of the Governor of Wyoming to be affixed this 29th day of October, 2008.

Dave Freudenthal

Governor

Tunnelton, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                         Town of Tunnelton, West Virginia                                                            

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

by: Julia Bolyard (Mayor)

date: 9-2-2008

Rivesville, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                       Town of Rivesville, West Virginia                                                     

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

by: Tammie Crites  (Mayor)

date: October 14, 2008

Pratt, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                     Town of Pratt, West Virginia                                                                    

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

by: Joseph Douglas (Mayor)

date: 10-27-08

Matoaka, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                 Town of Matoaka, West Virginia                                                                 

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

by: Billy Stable

(Mayor)

 date: 9-10-2008

Jane Lew, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: S. Dianne Hicks (Mayor) date: 10-20-08

Elkins, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Judith A. Guye (Mayor)

 date: September 18, 2008

Dunbar, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2008; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Dunbar, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way

by: Roger L. Wolfe (Mayor) date: Sept 23, 2008

Belle, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2009; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of Belle, West Virginia

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

by: Larry Conley, Mayor

date: 18 N0vember 2008

Iowa 2008

STATE OF IOWA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

In The Name and By The Authority of The State of Iowa

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, FIRST INTRODUCED IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON AUGUST 11, 1992, AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IS PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNORS OF STATES AND MAYORS OF CITIES, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES. THIS YEAR MARKS THE 17TH ANNUAL NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE; AND

WHEREAS, THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANITY UPON AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IS EVIDENT BY THEIR MANY CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN CHARITIES, MINISTRIES, MISSIONS, AND SCHOOLS, CHERISHED CHRISTMAS, EASTER, AND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SEASONS; AND A WILLINGNESS TO LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF; AND

WHEREAS, IN THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY VS. UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 29, 1982, DECIDED) DAVID J. BREWER, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES STATED, “THESE, AND MANY OTHER MATTERS WHICH MIGHT BE NOTICED, ADD A VOLUME OF UNOFFICIAL DECLARATIONS TO THE MASS OF ORGANIC UTTERANCES THAT THIS IS A CHRISTIAN NATION”; AND

WHEREAS, CHURCHES NATIONWIDE ARE ENCOURAGED TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK WITH RELEVANT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS, SERMONS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, PATRIOTIC SONG SERVICES AND PRAYER MEETINGS; 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 OF 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, CHESTER J. CULVER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 23 – 29, 2008, AS

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

IN IOWA, I INVITE ALL CITIZENS TO ACKNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATE, AND CELEBRATE, EACH IN THEIR OWN WAY, THE CHRISTIAN HERITAGE OF THIS GREAT NATION WHERE OUR MOTTO IS IN GOD WE TRUST.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO BE AFFIXED.

DONE AT DES MOINES, IOWA THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND EIGHT.

CHESTER J. CULVER

GOVERNOR OF IOWA

ATTEST:

MICHAEL A. MAURO

SECRETARY OF STATE