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Kentucky 2007

Proclamation

by

Ernie Fletcher

Governor

Of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky

To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come:

WHEREAS, The Preamble to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky states, “We the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy, and invoking the continuance of these blessings, do ordain and establish this Constitution;” and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 declared: “It is impossible to build an empire without our Father’s aid. I believe the sacred writings which say that ‘Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it’” (Psalm 127:1); and

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 every temporal and spiritual felicity;” and

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?” and

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; and

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, I ERNIE FLETCHER, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim April 15-21, 2007, as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in Kentucky.

DONE AT THE CAPITOL, in the City of Frankfort this 14thday of February, in the year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven and in the 215thyear of the Commonwealth.

ERNIE FLETCHER

GOVERNOR

     TREY GRAYSON

SECRETARY OF STATE

Ellenboro, West Virginia 2007

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and,

 WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

 WHEREAS, voluntarily applying one’s Christian faith to daily life contributes to keeping our families secure, communities safe and Mountaineers free; 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 18-24, 2007, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Steve Kiggis (Mayor)

date: October 9, 2007

Michigan 2007

STATE OF MICHIGAN

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18, 2007, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

Whereas, In Michigan, we are fortunate to have been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who, through hard work and intellectual effort and toil, have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and,

Whereas, In addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, international unrest, and uncertain and changing times which test our people and challenge their beliefs; and,

Whereas, Christian heritage is treasured by many Americans and gives them strength during trying times; and,

Whereas, Christian Heritage Week provides Christian American citizens an opportunity to acknowledge their blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that society and the nation face here at home and throughout the world, and to reaffirm their spiritual roots; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18, 2007, as Christian Heritage Week in Michigan.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

Connecticut 2007

State of Connecticut

By Her Excellency, M. Jodi Rell, Governor: an

Official Statement

WHEREAS, this nation has been richly blessed by The Lord God Whose Divine Providence our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of America as a free and independent nation; and

WHEREAS, the Christian heritage of our nation is recognized in the writings and accomplishments of such renowned individuals as Christopher Columbus, William Bradford, George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, James Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and countless others, and in the constitutions of the several sovereign states, and innumerable public documents; and

WHEREAS, the history of Christian faith and traditions of our people is reflected in countless practices of the institutions and officials of our government, such as prayer and Scripture reading preceding each and every session of Congress, from its inception until this day; and

WHEREAS, the importance of our Christian heritage to the institutions, values and vision of our nation is immeasurable, and teaching our children about the spiritual values of our historical Christian heritage will help them understand and appreciate our nation’s history; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving as a special time and reason for celebrating our families, health, love and friendship, as well as acknowledging our nation’s Christian heritage; now

THEREFORE, I, M. Jodi Rell, Governor of the State of Connecticut, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18 – 24, 2007 as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the State of Connecticut.

M. Jodi Rell

Governor

New Mexico 2007

STATE OF NEW MEXICO EXECUTIVE OFFICE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of New Mexico affirms, “We the people of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty”; and

WHEREAS, shaped by Christian principles our constitution is the most precious possession we hold, or our future can inherit; and

WHEREAS, Christianity has had significant influence on the history and rich cultural heritage of New Mexico and the United States; and

WHEREAS, many of our Nation’s leaders and prominent figures who helped to shape America were guided in their work by the principles of the Christian faith; and

WHEREAS, historical records document the fundamental role of Christianity in the establishment of the United States, its structure, and its principles, including the voluntary exercise of the freedom of religion; and

WHEREAS, it is important for New Mexicans of all faiths to understand the Christian heritage of our State and Nation in order to have a full appreciation of our roots as Americans and the factors that have shaped our history;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim November 4-10, 2007 as:

“Christian Heritage Week”

throughout the State of New Mexico.

Done at the Executive Office this 25thday of October, 2007.   Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the Great State of New Mexico

Attest:

Mary Herrera

Secretary of State

Bill Richardson

Governor

West Virginia 2007

Proclamation

By Governor Joe Manchin III

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 West Virginians, public school days once began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the state songs, The West Virginia Hills and West Virginia My Home Sweet Home, contain the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday,”; and

WHEREAS,  the influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is part of West Virginia’s and America’s history.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Joe Manchin III, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 18-24, 2007 as Christian Heritage Week in the Mountain State and encourage all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate each in their own way the heritage of our great state where our motto is Mountaineers Are Always Free and our national motto is In God We Trust.

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

Done at the Capitol, City of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this the Twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Seven, and in the One Hundred Forty-Fifth year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Betty Ireland

Secretary of State

West Union, West Virginia 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

Whereas, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia and is continuing a tradition of annual proclamations since 1992.

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…”,            

Whereas, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

Whereas, the state song, The West Virginia Hills, contains the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel’s land!”; and,

Whereas, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of  proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and

Whereas, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on or thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is part of West Virginia’s and America’s history;

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Charles B. Langfitt, Mayor of the Town of West Union do hereby proclaim  November 19-25, 2006, as

Christian Heritage Week

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

Signed: Charles B. Langfitt, Mayor of the Town of West Union

Winfield, West Virginia 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

As proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with

Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, and Governor Joe Manchin in 2005 and 2006; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS, the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                Town of Winfield, West Virginia                                                    

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

By: Jake Hunt (Mayor)

Date: 10-10-2006

Wayne, West Virginia 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with

Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, and Governor Joe Manchin in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS, the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and, 

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

By: James Ramey III (Mayor)

Date: 10/9/06

Rainelle, West Virginia 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with

Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004 and Governor Joe Manchin in 2005 and 2006; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and

statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                 Town of Rainelle, West Virginia                                                                 

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

by: Eugene McKenzie (Mayor)

date: Oct. 19- 2006