Categories: Proclamations

Maine 2013

STATE OF MAINE

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, John Adams wrote, “The general principles on which the fathers achieve 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, “And 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 has 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 to “insure domestic Tranquility” and to recognize our national need and “unalienable Rights” in reaffirming our “reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence” for keeping our families secure, communities safe and America a “Free and Independent” “one Nation, under God.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAUL R. LEPAGE, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim November 24-30, 2013 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK throughout the State of Maine, and urge all citizens to recognize this observance.

In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this Fifteenth day of November Two-Thousand Thirteen.

Paul R. LePage

Governor

Matthew Dunlap

Secretary of State

TRUE ATTESTED COPY

Davey, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

 WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Kenneth M. Gentry

(Mayor)

date: 11-21-13

Pennsboro, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                               City of Pennsboro, West Virginia                                                                 

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

by:  Mary Jane Allen (Mayor)

date:  October 21, 2013

Pineville, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Pineville, West Virginia

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

by:  Tim Ellison (Mayor)

date:  11-18-13

Pratt, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                            Town of Pratt, West Virginia                                                            

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

by:  Gary A. Fields(Mayor)

date:  11-04-2013

Matoaka, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,  

WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Matoaka, West Virginia                              

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

by:

(Mayor)

date:  10-10-13

Logan, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout 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 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Logan, West Virginia

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

by: Serafino J. Nolletti

 (Mayor)

date:  11-12-13

Hamlin, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

 WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout 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 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Chris Wilkinson (Mayor)

date: Nov. 4th 2013

Gilbert, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

 WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout 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 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Vivian Livingood (Mayor)

 date: 10/21/13

Chapmanville, West Virginia 2013

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 24-30, 2013

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-second consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2013; and,

 WHEREAS, 154 mayors from 111 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2013, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Chapmanville, West Virginia

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

 by: Jerry Price, Jr.  (Mayor)

date: 10-15-2013