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Indiana 1994

STATE OF INDIANA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

INDIANAPOLIS

PROCLAMATION

Executive Order

To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greeting:

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

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

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is a fitting time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EVAN BAYH, Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim November 20 – 26, 1994 as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the State of Indiana.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Indiana at the Capitol in Indianapolis on this 18th day of April, 1994.

BY THE GOVERNOR:

Evan Bayh

Governor of Indiana

ATTEST:

Sue Anne Gilroy

Secretary of State

Missouri 1994

Office of the Governor

State of Missouri

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the progress of any republic or people is based upon principles held most reverent to citizens; and

WHEREAS, principles are the building blocks of vision and without vision the people shall perish; and

WHEREAS, principles, be they political, moral or spiritual, must be reaffirmed and reexamined at regular intervals; and

WHEREAS, celebration of principles is a positive action; and

WHEREAS, supporters of Christianity have chosen November 20-26, 1994, as a time of examining and celebrating the heritage of their faith; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor believes it to be appropriate for peoples to examine and celebrate their histories and their principles:

NOW THEREFORE, I, MEL CARNAHAN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 1994 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Missouri to commend this celebration of a community’s history, faith, and principles.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, in the City of Jefferson, this 17th day of May, 1994.

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

Attest:                 JUDITH K. MORIARTY

Secretary of State

West Virginia 1994

Proclamation

by

Gaston Caperton

Governor of the State of West Virginia

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

WHEREAS,  the, Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia and the U. S. Constitution guarantees freedom of religious speech and worship to all citizens; and,

WHEREAS, for many West Virginians, life in the one-room schoolhouse  began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and,

WHEREAS, Psalm 17:1 warns, Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain; 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, Gaston Caperton, Governor of the State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 20, 1994  – November 26, 1994, as: Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia  and encourage all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate  the religious heritage of our great state and nation.

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 Eighteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-four and in the One Hundred Thirty-first year of the State.

Gaston Caperton

Governor

By the Governor

Ken Hechler

Secretary of State

Iowa 1994

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 20 – 26, 1994, 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 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND  NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR.

TERRY E. BRANSTAD

GOVERNOR

ATTEST:

ELAINE BAXTER

SECRETARY OF STATE

Ohio 1993

In the name and by the Authority of

THE STATE OF OHIO

GEORGE V. VOINOVICH

Governor of said State

Hereby officially designates

NOVEMBER 21-27, 1993

“CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK”

THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OHIO.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OHIO TO BE AFFIXED, AT COLUMBUS, THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE.

George V. Voinovich

Governor

Rhode Island 1993

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

OFFICE of the GOVERNOR

The Governor of the State of Rhode Island

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of the State of Rhode Island, I am pleased to join with The CONCORD CHRISTIAN CONNECTION in recognizing Christian Heritage Week, November 21-27, 1993; and

WHEREAS, the Rhode Island legislature begins each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and

WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations guarantees religious freedom to all citizens; and

WHEREAS, as Governor, I am pleased to recognize this Thanksgiving Week as Christian Heritage Week; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRUCE SUNDLUN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, NOVEMBER 21-27, 1993 CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Rhode Island.

In recognition whereof I have hereby set my hand and caused the Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations to be hereunto affixed this 17th day of November, 1993.

Bruce Sandlun

GOVERNOR

Barbara M. Leonard

SECRETARY OF STATE

South Carolina 1993

PROCLAMATION BY

GOVERNOR CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR.

ON

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

WHEREAS,  we each have been richly blessed by The Almighty whose divine providence our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of America as a free and independent nation; and

WHEREAS,  the contributions of faith and traditions of our people are often reflected in the prayers offered preceding each day’s opening of Congress and the General Assembly of this state; and

WHEREAS,  the importance of our Christian heritage to the institutions, values and vision of our nation is immeasurable; and

WHEREAS,  our Christian heritage is further reflected by our people and our leaders, past and present, in our individual and collective efforts as a nation of peacekeepers and peacemakers to provide for other people, both in America and abroad, by providing humanitarian assistance to our fellow men, women and children; and

WHEREAS,  it is appropriate to recognize the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving for God’s providence as a special time and reason for celebrating our nation’s Christian heritage.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the state of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim November 21 – 27, 1993 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in South Carolina.

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Governor

State of South Carolina

Office of the Governor

Delaware 1993

STATE OF DELAWARE

STATEMENT

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

Whereas, our Nation was founded on the belief that religious freedom was an inherent right of all citizens; and

Whereas, the Constitution of the State of Delaware states that “Through Divine Goodness, all men have by nature the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences…”; 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’” (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 America, giants in the structuring of American history, were Christian statesmen of caliber and integrity who relied on their religious beliefs for guidance, strength and comfort.

Now, Therefore, We, Thomas R. Carper, Governor, and Ruth Ann Minner, Lieutenant Governor, of the State of Delaware, do hereby declare November 14-20 1993, as:

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK 

In the State of Delaware, and urge all citizens to recognize the importance of this event.

Tehama, California 1993

PROCLAMATION

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK, NOVEMBER 21-27, 1993

WHEREAS, the Christian traditions upon which our nation was founded have greatly influenced the lives of generations of Americans and the development of our society; and

WHEREAS, these traditions are bolstered by ideals vital to our individual happiness and collective good; and

WHEREAS, these traditions stress the importance of family, religion, personal and societal responsibility, humane and just values and the equality of all men before God and before the law; and

WHEREAS, great men and women throughout the history of the United States (exemplified by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620) have turned to their religious beliefs not only for their own comfort, strength and inspirational guidance, but to embolden them in their efforts to promote liberty and opportunity for all people; and

WHEREAS, today’s culture makes it difficult for mothers and fathers to impart to their children the moral traditions that will enrich their growing years and help them become responsible, productive adults; and

WHEREAS, we must uphold the traditions that have for centuries been our nation’s strength, for in remembering and celebrating our religious past we can more faithfully strive for a vibrant spiritual future; and

WHEREAS, once again this year, citizens from coast to coast will be joining in celebration of Christian Heritage Week to rededicate themselves to the tenets of Christian teaching that have helped make America the greatest nation in the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Tehama does hereby proclaim November 21-27, 1993 as Christian Heritage Week in Tehama County and urge all citizens to appropriately celebrate this observance with reverence for the beliefs they cherish and thanks for the blessings in their lives.

Proclaimed this 16thday of November, 1993.

COUNTY OF TEHAMA

Floyd A. Hicks, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

Mississippi 1993

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Office of the Governor

KIRK FORDICE

Whereas, in 1993, we again reflect on the goals set forth in past years to understand and recapture our Christian Heritage and to reestablish our original freedom of religious concepts; and

Whereas, we are reminded of the words of James Madison who in 1778 said, “We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future…upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to sustain ourselves, according to the Ten Commandments of God”; and

Whereas, let us refrain from excluding from our teachings, our textbooks and our thoughts the importance of religious values and activities in America’s private, public and political life; and

Whereas, may we also remember the words in the Declaration of Independence when the Framers noted, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor”:

Now, therefore, I, Kirk Fordice, Governor of the State of Mississippi, hereby proclaim November 21 through November 27, 1993, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Mississippi and encourage our citizens to join in remembering that individual faith if the power that inspires men of goodwill to lay foundations and to pursue noble goals for themselves and their country.

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

DONE at the Capitol in the City of Jackson, this 23rd day of August in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and  ninety-three, and of the Independence of  the United States of America, the two hundred and eighteenth.

KIRK FORDICE

GOVERNOR

BY THE GOVERNOR

DICK MOLPUS

SECRETARY OF STATE