Categories: Historical Documents

Louisiana 1993

STATE OF LOUISIANA

EDWIN W. EDWARDS

GOVERNOR

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, throughout the history of our country, prayer has been recognized by our leaders in times of war and peace as a vital part of maintaining a strong national character, and necessary to procure the blessings of a just and benevolent God upon our government and people; and

WHEREAS, the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation was put forth by Samuel Adams as a “National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer” and was observed by Washington’s army in the snowy fields of Valley Forge; and

WHEREAS, the observance of prayer encourages Americans to affirm our nation’s spiritual roots, to acknowledge dependence on God and to enlist prayer for local, state and national leaders; and

WHEREAS, it is certainly fitting and proper that we in Louisiana observe a time when all in our communities may acknowledge our many blessings and express gratitude to God for them while recognizing the need for strengthening religious and moral values in our land; and

WHEREAS, it is important that we remember the need to stand in the grace of God every day and we should acknowledge the need to pray for our leaders in government; and

WHEREAS, a time should be set aside to focus on the wisdom of God in the heritage of the United States and the intention of our founding fathers that the counsel of God be always deeply rooted in our makeup and progress as a nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDWIN W. EDWARDS, Governor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim November 21 through November 27, 1993 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Louisiana, and encourage all citizens to acknowledge and appreciate the religious heritage of our great state and nation.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of  Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this The 30th day of June A.D. 1993.

Attest By

The Governor                                              

EDWIN W. EDWARDS

Governor of Louisiana

Fox McKeithen

Secretary of State

Kentucky 1993

PROCLAMATION

BY

BRERETON C. JONES

OF THE

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come:

WHEREAS, All 50 state constitutions contain a statement of faith similar to the Preamble to Kentucky’s constitution which recognizes Almighty God to be the source “for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy and invoking the continuance of these blessings;” and

WHEREAS, The Pilgrim fathers, in the Mayflower Compact, America’s first written constitution, made a covenant to “form a civil body politic” “for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith;” and

WHEREAS, Our Founding Fathers recognized the nature of this covenant relationship whereby the success and prosperity of the nation is dependent upon America’s respect for the Lord and adherence to His ways; and

WHEREAS,  In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation as requested by the United States Senate which recognized that, “It’s the duty of nations to own their dependence on the overruling power of God” and, “That those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.”

WHEREAS, In 1789 both Houses of Congress requested President George Washington to issue the First Thanksgiving Proclamation which states: “Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His Will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection, and favor…and unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions…”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRERETON C. JONES, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim November 21 – 27, in the Year of our Lord 1993 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

in Kentucky, and call on the citizens of the Commonwealth, to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, the need to obey His Will, be grateful for His benefits, unite in humbly offering prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions.

DONE AT THE CAPITOL, in the City of Frankfort, this Thanksgiving Day, the 1st day of November, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-three and in the 202nd year of the Commonwealth.

BRERETON C. JONES

GOVERNOR

Bob Babbage

Secretary of State

Alaska 1993

STATE OF ALASKA

Executive Proclamation

by

Walter J. Hickel, Governor

Alaska has been richly blessed in natural beauty, reflecting God’s miracle of creation. The importance of our Christian heritage to the traditions and values of our state is immeasurable. Religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural and spiritual mosaic of our state and nation.

The Christian faith has historically documented as a foundational influence on the inception, formation, structure, and culture of our nation. It is important that our children learn the complete history of our nation, including the historical Christian heritage, from the establishment of our nation to the present date. It is recorded in the accomplishments of such renowned individuals as Christopher Columbus, William Bradford, George Washington, John Hancock,, Abigail Adams, Noah Webster, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson.

The community Christian church also serves a vital function in binding folks together and providing crucial education and charitable services. Teaching future generation of our state the all important role of Christian heritage is of concern to citizens of all faiths.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Walter J. Hickel, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim November 21-17, 1993, as:

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IN ALASKA

and encourage all Alaskans to reflect upon this foundation of our nation.

DATED: November 9, 1993

DONE BY Walter J. Hickel, Governor who has also authorized the seal of the State of Alaska to be affixed to this proclamation.

Alabama 1993

STATE OF ALABAMA

PROCLAMATION

BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the State Constitution says, “We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution and form of government for the State of Alabama;” and

WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 said, “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 toward each other;” and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Folsom, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim, November 21-27, 1993, as

Christian Heritage Week

in Alabama.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND, and the Great Seal of the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on this the 13th day of August, 1993.

JIM FOLSOM

Illinois 1993

STATE OF ILLINOIS

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add 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;

THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 21-27, 1993, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.

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

Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this twenty-fourth day of June, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-three, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and seventy-fifth.

JIM EDGAR

GOVERNOR

GEORGE H. RYAN

SECRETARY OF STATE

Missouri 1993

Office of the Governor

State of Missouri

Proclamation

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

WHEREAS, the Missouri Legislature opens each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and

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

WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of Missouri guarantees religious freedom to all citizens; 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, I, MEL CARNAHAN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim November 21-27, 1993 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Missouri and encourage all citizens to acknowledge and appreciate the religious heritage of our great state and nation.

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 3rd day of May, 1993.

MEL CARNAHAN

Governor

Attest:                 JUDITH K. MORIARTY

Secretary of State

West Virginia 1993

A Proclamation

by

Gaston Caperton

Governor of the State of West Virginia

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

WHEREAS, the West Virginia Legislature opens each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and,

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 guarantees religious freedom to all citizens; 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 21, 1993  – November 27, 1993, 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 First day of March, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-three and in the One Hundred Thirtieth year of the State.

Gaston Caperton

Governor

By the Governor

Ken Hechler

Secretary of State

South Carolina 1992

TRANSCRIPT:

PROCLAMATION BY

GOVERNOR CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR.

ON

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

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,  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 Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the state of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim July 26 – August 1, 1992 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in South Carolina.

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Governor

State of South Carolina

Office of the Governor

Tennessee 1992

STATE OF TENNESSEE

PROCLAMATION

BY THE GOVERNOR

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 Ned McWherter, as Governor of the State of Tennessee, do hereby proclaim May 4-8, 1992, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Tennessee, and urge all citizens to join me in this worthy observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO BE AFFIXED AT NASHVILLE ON THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH, 1992.

Ned McWherter

GOVERNOR

Bryant Millsaps

SECRETARY OF STATE

Mississippi 1992

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

Office of the Governor

A PROCLAMATION

BY THE

GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, the people of the State of Mississippi desire to recognize and commemorate the Christian heritage of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, the Christian heritage of our nation is recognized in the accomplishments of such renowned individuals as Christopher Columbus, William Bradford, George Washington, John Hancock, Abigail Adams, Noah Webster, Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson; and

WHEREAS, the rights of citizens to be fully educated as to the Christian heritage of our nation is recognized by the United States as a voluntary exercise of the freedom of educational choice; and

WHEREAS, the Christian faith has been historically documented as a foundational influence on the inception, formation, structure and culture of our nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kirk Fordice, Governor of the State of Mississippi, do hereby proclaim October 11 through October 17, 1992, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Mississippi and encourage our citizens to join in recognizing the historical Christian heritage of our nation.

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, the 5th day of October in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and seventeenth.

KIRK FORDICE

GOVERNOR

BY THE GOVERNOR

DICK MOLPUS

SECRETARY OF STATE