Categories: Proclamations

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-sixth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations which began with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and continuing with Governor Jim Justice; and,

WHEREAS, mayors from cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have previously joined forces in proclaiming Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, the founders of our country were great men and women from many religious denominations, races and cultures, who came here from all over the word to establish a country “with liberty and justice for all,” and the Christian faith is an integral part of this rich heritage which merits recognition; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and,

WHEREAS, quoting Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

By: Sam Maxson, Mayor

Date: Nov 15, 2018

Attest: Charlene Louk

MAYORAL

PROCLAMATION

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week

November 18-24, 2018

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

Whereas, Thanksgiving week marks Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, this continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2018, and,

Whereas, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, let it be known that November 18-24, 2018 Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Oak Hill, West Virginia and I invited all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

Tom Oxley, Acting Mayor

City of Oak Hill

Signed this 13^thday of November 2018.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

Whereas, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

Whereas, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

Whereas, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

Now, Therefore, let it be known that I, Dorothy L. Judy, Mayor of the City of Parsons, West Virginia, by virtue of the authority vested in me do hereby proclaim te week of November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving Week as: 

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Parsons, West Virginia

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

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed in this 16^thday f October in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen.

ATTEST:                                                                                            SIGNED:

Timothy L. Auvil, Acting Recorder                                                   Dorothy L. Judy, Mayor

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS,the week ofThanksgiving marks the twenty-seventh consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; 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; and 

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I, Mayor Brian Billings do hereby proclaim November 18-24, 2018 as: Christian Heritage Week in the City of Point Pleasant and invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

Brian L. Billings, Mayor

Attest:

Amber Tatterson, City Clerk

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week

November 18-24, 2018

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, this continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Weeksince 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, let it be known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Ranson, West Virginia and I invited all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

By: Keith D. Pierson, Mayor

ATTEST:

Stacey A. Pfaltzgraff, City Clerk  October 16, 2018

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-sixth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

WHEREAS, quoting Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

Peggy Knotts Barney

Mayor

Attest:

Larry M. Richman City Clerk

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of Grant Town, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

By Charles Rosie

Date 10-01-18

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by David Adkins, Mayor

date 11/5/18

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of Henderson, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

by Jack L McCoy, Mayor

date October 1, 2018

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2018

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-seventh consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2018; and,

WHEREAS, 208 mayors from 130 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 18-24, 2018, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Kingwood, West Virginia  and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

by

date 10/9/2018