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Point Pleasant, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Point Pleasant, West Virginia

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

by: James H. Wilson

date: 11-18-2003

New Cumberland, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of New Cumberland, West Virginia

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

by: Arthur L. Watson

            (Mayor)

date: November 3, 2003

Meadow Bridge, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia

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

by: David J. Judy

date: 10-22-03

Hamlin, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Brian Barrett

date: 10/27/03

Durbin, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton from 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

 by: Oma Varner (Mayor)

date: 10/13/03

Coalton, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: James Rosse

 date: 10-30-03

Chapmanville, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 22-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Jason J. Freeman

date: 10-27-03

Beverly, West Virginia 2003

The 12th Annual

“America’s Christian Heritage Week”

November 23-29, 2003- Thanksgiving Week

A 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, “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 Benjamin Rush encouraged, “Let the children…be carefully instructed in the principles and obligations of the Christian religion. This is the most essential part of education.” (A Plan for Free Schools, 1787); and,

WHEREAS George Washington exhorted, “We ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation which disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself ordained.” (“Inaugural Address,” April 30, 1789); 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 in reinsuring “domestic Tranquility”, and to recognize our national need to reaffirm our “reliance on the protection of divine Providence” in keeping America a “Free and Independent” Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that…

The Town of Beverly, West Virginia

…joins in this nationwide celebration of American’s Christian heritage.

date November 12, 2003

 place Town of Beverly

 by Donald C. Goldizen

Auburn, West Virginia 2003

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton from 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “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.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Ronald Osborne

date: 10/11/03

Mississippi 2003

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Office of the governor

A Proclamation

By

Governor Ronnie Musgrove

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Mississippi states that “We the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work, do ordain and establish this Constitution…no preference shall be given by law to any religious sect or mode of worship; but the free enjoyment of all religious sentiments and the different modes of worship shall be held sacred. The rights hereby secured shall not be construed to justify acts of licentiousness injurious to morals or dangerous to the peace and safety of the State, or to exclude the Holy Bible from use in any public school of this State”; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 stated: “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” (Psalms 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 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 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 America, giants in the structuring of American history, were Christian statesmen of caliber and integrity who did not hesitate [t]no express their faith:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ronnie Musgrove, Governor of the State of Mississippi, hereby proclaim November 23-29, 2003, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Mississippi.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Mississippi to be affixed.

DONE in the City of Jackson, October 5, 2003, in the two hundred and twenty-seventh year of the United States of America.

RONNIE MUSGROVE

GOVERNOR