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Idaho 1997

The Office of the Governor

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Idaho declares that “We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution”; and

WHEREAS, the Christian heritage of our nation is recognized in many public documents written by our forefathers and reflected in the practices in our public institutions and by our government officials; and

WHEREAS, Idaho has been richly blessed in natural beauty, reflecting God’s miracle of creation; and

WHEREAS, our community churches serve a vital function in binding citizens together through providing crucial education and charitable services; and

WHEREAS, the importance of our Christian heritage to the traditions and values of Idaho is immeasurable; and

WHEREAS, as we observe this special time of year, it is appropriate to recognize that Thanksgiving provides a specific time and reason for celebrating our Christian heritage;

NOW, THEREFORE, I PHILIP E. BATT, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23 through 29, 1997 to be

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in Idaho, and encourage Idahoans to acknowledge the religious heritage of our great state and our nation and to observe this week appropriately.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this Twenty-fourth day of July in the year of our Lord] Nineteen hundred ninety-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two hundred twenty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighth.

PHILIP E. BATT

GOVERNOR

PETE T. CENARRUSA

SECRETARY OF STATE

Peoria, Illinois 1997

Office of the Mayor

City of Peoria

Proclamation

WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations contribute to the cultural mosaic of our state; and

WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lowell G. Grieves, Mayor of the city of Peoria, Illinois, do hereby proclaim November 23 though 29, 1997, as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in Peoria, Illinois.

Dated this 18thday of November, 1997 A.D.

Lowell Grieves

Mayor

West Virginia 1997

Proclamation

By Governor Cecil H. Underwood

WHEREAS,  West Virginia is richly blessed in natural beauty and natural resources, reflecting God’s miracle of creation; and,

WHEREAS, for many West Virginians, school days began in a one-room schoolhouse with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; 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 Christian heritage is seen daily in the character and lives of our citizens and by the many churches throughout the Mountain State; and,

WHEREAS, steadfast faith sustained our Mountaineer forefathers’ survival through years of hardship, isolation and suffering; and,

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is a foundation of American history;

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Cecil H. Underwood, Governor of the State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 23-29, 1997, as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia  and encourage all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate  the heritage of our great state and nation 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 First day of April, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-seven and in the One Hundred Thirty-fourth year of the State.

Cecil H. Underwood

Governor

By the Governor

Ken Hechler

Secretary of State

Lodi, California 1997

PROCLAMATION

America’s Christian Heritage Week

WHEREAS, America’s Christian Heritage Week provides an opportunity to be united as “one Nation under God” and to better understand that the source of our liberties and rights is God, not government (as governments are to secure our God given rights); and     

WHEREAS, it refutes false teachings about America’s Christian heritage and become educated about America’s founding documents; and

WHEREAS, it proves today’s “separation of church and state” is not the intent of America’s founding documents nor intended by the founders; and

WHEREAS, it motivates Christians to seek public office and be “salt/light” in their communities, and to hope and pray that skeptics will have a change of heart, getting America back to God.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Phillip A. Pennino, Mayor of the City of Lodi, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23-29, 1997 as “America’s Christian Heritage Week” in the City of Lodi, urging all citizens to acknowledge and appreciate our heritage and freedom.

SIGNED this 19thday of November, 1997.

Phillip A. Pennino

Mayor, City of Lodi

Mississippi 1997

 

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Office of the Governor

A Proclamation

By

Governor Kirk Fordice

Whereas, the State of Mississippi is richly blessed with natural beauty and natural resources reflecting God’s miracle of Creation; and

Whereas, the Declaration of Independence declares that our citizens are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”; and

Whereas, strength of character and steadfast faith sustain our State’s citizens through difficult times; and

Whereas, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to give thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian Faith, which is a foundation of American history:

Now, therefore, I, Kirk Fordice, Governor of the State of Mississippi, hereby proclaim November 23-29, 1997, AMERICA’S 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, August 29, 1997, in the two hundred and twenty-second year of the United States of America.

 KIRK FORDICE

 GOVERNOR

Iowa 1997

STATE OF IOWA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

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

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, OUR STATE HAS BEEN RICHLY BLESSED IN NATURAL BEAUTY, REFLECTING GOD’S MIRACLE OF CREATION; AND

WHEREAS, THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN HERITAGE TO THE TRADITIONS AND VALUES OF OUR STATE IS IMMEASURABLE; AND

WHEREAS, RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS HAVE BROUGHT WELCOME RESPITE FROM WEARY LABOR, AS WELL AS RENEWED RESPECT AND MEANING FOR NATURE’S SEASONS OF CHANGE; AND

WHEREAS, THE COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVES A VITAL FUNCTION IN BINDING FOLK TOGETHER AND PROVIDING CRUCIAL EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE SERVICES; AND

WHEREAS, TEACHING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF OUR STATE THE ALL IMPORTANT ROLE OF CHRISTIAN HERITAGE IS OF CRUCIAL CONCERN TO CITIZENS OF ALL FAITHS;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TERRY E. BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 23 – 29, 1997, AS AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IN IOWA, IN RECOGNITION OF OUR RELIGIOUS HERITAGE.

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.

TERRY E. BRANSTAD

GOVERNOR OF IOWA

ATTEST:

PAUL D. PATE

SECRETARY OF STATE

Maryland 1997

THE STATE OF MARYLAND

PROCLAMATION

From the Governor of the State of Maryland

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

NOVEMBER 23 – 29, 1997

WHEREAS, The time-honored religious traditions of Maryland have been faithfully strengthened and enhanced as a direct result of the noteworthy contributions rendered by those who give to generously of their time, knowledge and resources while working in the valuable areas of Christian life; and

WHEREAS, The millions of dedicated Christians now and in our country’s history have paved the great road that our country has ridden on; and

WHEREAS, The time has come for a nationwide recognition of the work done by Christians determined to make the world better and to leave it in better form than the one they entered into; and

WHEREAS, Maryland is pleased to join with the nationwide community of Christians in celebrating a week to remember those who have achieved an impressive legacy of caring and community service – as we praise the vision and enthusiasm of others and hope for continued success and happiness in the days and in the years ahead.

NOW, THEREFORE, I PARRIS N. GLENDENING, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim November 23 – 29, 1997 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Maryland, and do commend this observance to all of our citizens.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland the 23rd day of November One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-seven

PARRIS N. GLENDENING

Governor

JOHN J. WILLIS

Secretary of State

Massachusetts 1997

 

 

 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A PROCLAMATION

By His Excellency

GOVERNOR ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

1997

WHEREAS, The United States was originally settled by colonists seeking the freedom to worship freely; and

WHEREAS, In colonial times, religious leaders offered guidance through their role in the church and often led their communities in areas as diverse as theology, medicine, law, education, and politics; and

WHEREAS, Religion has served as a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for centuries, providing millions of individuals with inspiration, hope, and comfort; and

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Center is promoting the week of November 23rd through November 29th, 1997 as America’s Christian Heritage Week;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23rd through November 29th, 1997, to be CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IN MASSACHUSETTS and urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and Ninety-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and twenty-second.

By His Excellency the Governor

ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

WILLIAM F. GALVIN

Secretary of the Commonwealth

GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

Michigan 1997

STATE OF MICHIGAN

EXECUTIVE DECLARATION

Governor John Engler

Hereby Issues this Executive Declaration

in Observance of

November 23 – 29, 1997

as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

WHEREAS, our nation was established on the foundation of our Judeo-Christian heritage, as our Founders knew that America’s experiment in ordered liberty could not succeed unless the American people remained mindful of God’s blessings and faithful to His will; and

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, it is our Christian Heritage which is treasured by so many of us, as Americans, that gives us strength during these trying times; and

WHEREAS, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our many blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that we, as a society and a nation, face here at home and throughout the world, and to rededicate ourselves to our nation’s spiritual roots, our personal faith, and His divine plan to spread Hope, Peace, and Love among all people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby declare November 23 – 29, 1997, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Michigan, and I encourage the citizens of the Great Lakes State to recognize the importance of Christian beliefs and values to the life and culture of our state and nation.

Given under my hand on this fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven and of the Commonwealth one hundred and sixty.

JAMES ENGLER

Governor

Arizona 1997

 

Office of the Governor

PROCLAMATION

“ARIZONA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK”

WHEREAS, Arizona’s landscape is a beautiful reminder of God’s good work, and our diverse culture symbolizes his love for all people; and

WHEREAS, we, as a united people, celebrate the important role that our forefathers have played in the development of our culture; and

WHEREAS, the influence of America’s Christian Heritage is evident in the writings of William Bradford, John and Abigail Adams, James Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, as well as countless public documents and decrees; and

WHEREAS,  Arizona’s Christian Heritage Week will be celebrated by people of all walks of life who wish to promote the message of unconditional love and the growing need for kindness and decency among all people throughout the country; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving is an ideal time to celebrate the contributions that our forefathers have made to our rich culture and strong heritage;

NOW, THEREFORE, I Jane Dee Hull, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim November 23 through 29, 1997 as

“ARIZONA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK”

and urge all citizens of Arizona to recognize and observe this week.

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

Jane Dee Hull
Governor

DONE at the Capitol in Phoenix on this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-seven and of the Independence of the United States of  America the Two Hundred and Twenty-first.

Betsey Bayless
Secretary of State