Categories: Proclamations

West Union, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

Whereas, this week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru Governor Earl R. Tomblin in 2011; and

Whereas, 130 mayors from 98 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, Be it Resolved that I, Robert F. Fetty, Mayor of the Town of West Union, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011, as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

 Robert F. Fetty, (Mayor)

 Date: October 5, 2011 A.D.

Oklahoma 2011

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 20th through November 26th, 2011 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 19th day of September in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and eleven and of the State of Oklahoma in the one hundred and third year.

 Mary Fallin

GOVERNOR

Michelle R. Day

Assistant SECRETARY OF STATE

Princeton, West Virginia 2011

P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we the people of West Virginia…reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and,

WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays excepted” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

WHEREAS,  for many Princeton residents, public school days began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in Princeton is evident by the many Christian churches, charities, and other ministries; the traditional Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday observances; and a willingness of Princetonians to love they neighbor as thyself; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to proffer our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is an integral part of our nation’s history; and

WHEREAS, 130 Mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia W. Wilson by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Princeton, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Princeton and invite all citizens to join me in this observance and ask all churches to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic songs, youth programs and prayer meetings.

IN WINTESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the City of Princeton to be affixed this 14th day of November, 2011.

Patricia W. Wilson, Mayor

Kenneth E. Clay, City Clerk

Paden City, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Paden City, West Virginia

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

By: William B. Fox (Mayor)

Date: 11/8/11 A.D.

Poca, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Poca, West Virginia

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

by: Patrick Hill (Mayor)

 date: 10/10/11 A.D.

McMechen, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of McMechen, West Virginia

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

 by: Michael A. Grasick

(Mayor)

 date: Oct 6, 2011 A.D.

Kingwood, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Kingwood, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way. by: James A. Lobb (Mayor)  date: Oct. 11, 2011 A.D.

East Bank, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

 WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Charles A. Blair

(Mayor)

date: Nov. 7, 2011 A.D.

Michigan 2011

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN

I, Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim

October 9 through October 15, 2011 as

MICHIGAN 

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

 WHEREAS, the preamble to the state of Michigan Constitution of 1963 states that, “We, the people of the state of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings undiminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution”; and,

WHEREAS, the Christian faith is imbedded into the fabric of our nation’s history as the founders and earliest leaders of the United States governed with reverence to God; and,

WHEREAS, U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall II of West Virginia introduced a House joint resolution for America’s Christian Heritage Week on August 11, 1992, and that year, Christian Heritage Week was celebrated during the week of Thanksgiving; and,

WHEREAS, during this week, churches in Michigan and throughout the nation celebrate their Christian heritage, and we join together to acknowledge the importance of faith and prayer as we remain thankful for the many blessings in our beautiful Great Lakes state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim Sunday, October 9 through Saturday, October 15, 2011 as Michigan Christian Heritage Week.

Rick Snyder

Governor

Bluefield, West Virginia 2011

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

 WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Linda K. Whalen (Mayor)

date: Nov. 8, 2011 A.D.