Categories: Proclamations

West Milford, West Virginia 2012

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Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Nancy L. Gall  (Mayor)

date: October 16, 2012

Washington 2012

The State of Washington

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the state of Washington proclaims that “We the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution”; 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 country was founded in part because of the desire of people to have the freedom to worship as they please;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim October 14-20, 2012, as

Christian Heritage Week

in Washington State, and I urge all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate that heritage in their own way.

 Signed this 5thday of October, 2012

  Governor Christine O. Gregoire

Oklahoma 2012

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

PROCLAMATION

Whereas, John Adams wrote, “The general principles on which the fathers achieved 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, 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, Mary Fallin, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18th through November 24th, 2012 as “Christian Heritage Week” in the State of Oklahoma.

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

Done at the Capitol, in the City of Oklahoma City, this 6th day of September in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and twelve and of the State of Oklahoma in the one hundred and fourth year.

 Mary Fallin

GOVERNOR

Michelle R. Day

Assistant SECRETARY OF STATE

Rupert, West Virginia 2012

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                       Town of Rupert, West Virginia                                                          

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

By: Charles W. Mundy

(Mayor)

Date: November 8, 2012

Ravenswood, West Virginia 2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                 City of Ravenswood, West Virginia                                                                  

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

 by: J. Michael Ihle (Mayor)

 date: 11/21/12

Ronceverte, West Virginia 2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Ronceverte, West Virginia

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

by: Gail White (Mayor)

date: 11/18/12

Rowlesburg, West Virginia 2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                  Town of Rowlesburg, West Virginia                                                

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

by: F. Margaret Schollar

(Mayor)

date: 10/8/12

Philippi, West Virginia 2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Philippi, West Virginia

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

                                                                                                           by: Jerry Mouser (Mayor)

                                                                                                            date: Nov 6, 2012

Montgomery, West Virginia 2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Montgomery, West Virginia

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

                                                                                                            by: James Higgins, Jr.

                                                                                                                        (Mayor)

                                                                                                            date: 10/9/2012

Kentucky 2012

Proclamation

by

Steven L. Beshear

Governor

of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky

To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come:

WHEREAS,  The Preamble to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky states that, “We the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy, and invoking the continuance of these blessings, do ordain and establish this Constitution.”; 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, These individuals, and many other truly great men and women of America, writing the autobiography of American history were statesmen of caliber and integrity who did not hesitate to express their faith;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVEN L. BESHEAR, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim April 15-21, 2012, as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in Kentucky, in observance of Kentucky’s 16thannual recognition.

DONE AT THE CAPITOL, in the City of Frankfort this 15thday of March, in the year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve and in the 220thyear of the Commonwealth.

STEVEN L. BESHEAR

GOVERNOR

ALISON LUNDERGAN GRIMES

SECRETARY OF STATE