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West Virginia 2005

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 to all people; 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,

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 20-26, 2005 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.

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 Seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Five, and in the One Hundred Forty-second year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Betty Ireland

Secretary of State

Welch, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Martha H. Moore

date: November 5, 2004

West Milford, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Debra Starkes

date: 10-19-04

Westover, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                    City of Westover, West Virginia                                                                

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

I politely request that the                                                                                                                                                                                                         by: Cliff Ellis

mayoral proclamation and                                                                                                                                                                                               date: Sept. 27, 04

the state proclamation be

read on the Sunday before

Thanksgiving.

Ronceverte, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Ronceverte, West Virginia

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

by: Nancy A. Murdick

date: September 27, 2004

Milton, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

As proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

In the

                                                               City of Milton, West Virginia                                                               

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

DONE in the City of Milton, West Virginia, this 19th day of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Four.

Betty P. Sargent, Mayor

Glasgow, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Charles  Armstrong

date: 5 October 2004

Farmington, West Virginia 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Jon F. Sanders

date: 9-29-04

Bluefield, West Virginia 2004

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed  Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love they neighbor as thyself; and,  

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the

City of Bluefield, West Virginia

 

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

Robert E. Perkinson, Jr., Mayor November 9, 2004

Gainesville, Florida 2004

City of Gainesville, Florida

Office of Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, with knowledge and understanding of Judeo-Christian values and principles, were men of integrity and vision who were aware of the ethical and moral natures of policy and law; and

WHEREAS, George Washington stated, “it is impossible to govern rightly without God and the Bible”; and

WHEREAS, Americans will benefit from sharing the spiritual gifts of humility, joy, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control, and practicing the noble quality of “love your neighbor as yourself”; and

WHEREAS, our nation, during this time of worldwide strife and turmoil, has need for trust, hope and our Creator’s powerful protection; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving is a permanent national holiday and is a time to reflect on and appreciate the religious influence on our young nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pegeen Hanrahan, by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Gainesville, do hereby proclaim November 21-27, 2004 as

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Gainesville and invite all our citizens to give thanks, each in their own way, for the many freedoms we enjoy.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of the City of Gainesville, Florida, this 19thday of November, A.D., 2004.

Pegeen Hanrahan

Mayor