Categories: Proclamations

Michigan 2010: Declaration of Special Tribute

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

Declaration of Special Tribute

In Commemoration of

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

NOVEMBER 21-27, 2010

“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.”

Noah Webster, History of the United States, 1832 

LET IT BE KNOWN, That, since through divine providence, we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we join together to reaffirm our faith in the Lord by honoring America’s Christian Heritage Week. This celebration of our shared Christian values allows every citizen the opportunity to come together to give thanks and be united as One Nation Under God.

America’s Christian Heritage Week traces its roots back to 1991 when the first ever statewide declaration of a Christian Heritage Week was signed by the governor of New Mexico. The following year an annual America’s Christian week resolution was introduced in the United States Congress. Since then, the week of Thanksgiving has most appropriately been celebrated as a week to give thanks for the glory of God and the good of America. Christian Heritage Week participants are committed to both organizing and taking part in a multitude of civic activities, such as educational workshops, family programs and prayer meetings to spread the importance of recognizing American’s great Christian Heritage.

Serving God and celebrating the many blessings he has bestowed upon us is a privilege. As we join together this Christian Heritage Week, we shall recognize and remind ourselves that the source of our liberties and rights is God, and not government. We shall learn about America’s founding fathers and share what is learned with others, we shall pray that skeptics will have a change of heart and we shall revel in the glory of God and the good of our nation. It is with great respect and admiration for all those who have served God and this country that we rejoice and remember America’s longstanding Christian heritage. May each and every American know of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for their unyielding commitment to our God and our nation.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to commemorate the week of November 21, 2010, as America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan. May the citizens of Michigan never forget our long standing Christian values and the source of our many blessings.

 

John Pappageorge, State Senator                         Chuck Moss, State Representative

The Thirteenth District                                           The Fortieth District

The Ninety-Fourth Legislature

At Lansing

November 21, 2010

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia 2010

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

www.chwinwv.org

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010; and,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                   City of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia                                                                   

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

By: Debra Fogus (Mayor)

Date: November 15, 2010

Thomas, West Virginia 2010

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

www.chwinwv.org

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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, and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010; and,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Thomas, West Virginia

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

by: Matt Quattro (Mayor)

date: 11/9/10

West Virginia 2010

Proclamation

By Governor Joe Manchin III

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 West Virginians, public school days once began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the state songs, The West Virginia Hills and West Virginia My Home Sweet Home, contain the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday,”; and

WHEREAS,  the influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Joe Manchin III, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 21-27, 2010 as Christian Heritage Week in the Mountain State and invite all citizens to join me in this observance.

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 Twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Ten, and in the One Hundred Forty-Eighth year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Natalie E. Tennant

Secretary of State

Gary, West Virginia 2010

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving Week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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; and,

 WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Gary, West Virginia

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

by: Shirley Duncan (Mayor)

date: 10-18-10

Washington 2009

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 18-24, 2009, 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 28thday of September, 2009

  Governor Christine O. Gregoire

Utah 2009

Gary Richard Herbert

Governor

Declaration

Whereas, many great American men and women, as instrumental leaders in the creation of American history, were people of high caliber and integrity who did not hesitate to express their faith; and

Whereas, Christian Heritage Month provides our citizens with an opportunity to acknowledge blessings, to contemplate and offer solutions to the numerous challenges society faces and to be rededicated to our nation’s spiritual ancestry;

Now, Therefore, I, Gary R. Herbert, Governor of the State of Utah, do hereby declare December 2009 as Christian Heritage Celebration.

Gary R. Herbert

Governor

Michigan 2009 Tribute

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

DECLARATION OF SPECIAL TRIBUTE

In the Commemoration of

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

November 22-28, 2009

 LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with great pleasure that we join together in honoring America’s Christian heritage with a week of sermons, songs and prayers commemorating America’s blessings of liberty and freedom. This prestigious opportunity allows every American the chance to come together to give thanks and be united as One Nation Under God.

America’s Christian Heritage Week traces its roots back to 1991 when the first ever statewide declaration of a Christian Heritage Week was signed by the governor of New Mexico. The following year an annual, national, America’s Christian Heritage week resolution was introduced in the United States Congress. Since then, the week of Thanksgiving has most appropriately been celebrated as a week to give thanks for the glory of God and the good of America. Christian Heritage Week participants are committed to both organizing and taking part in a multitude of civic activities, such as educational workshops, family programs and prayer meetings to spread the importance of recognizing America’s great Christian heritage.

Combined efforts at the local, state and national level will provide information and opportunities to celebrate this important occasion. It is with great respect and admiration for all those who have served God and this country that we rejoice and remember America’s longstanding Christian heritage. May each and every American know of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for their unyielding commitment to our nation.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to commemorate the week of November 22, 2009, America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan. May the citizens of Michigan remember the source of our many blessings and know of our heartfelt thanks for honoring God and our country during this special week.

JOHN PAPPAGEORGE, SENATOR

The Thirteenth District

Chuck Moss, State Representative

The Fortieth District

Jennifer M. Granholm

At Lansing

November 22, 2009

The Ninety-Fourth Legislature

At Lansing

November 22, 2009

Wyoming 2009

GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the preamble to the Constitution of the State of Wyoming states: “We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and desiring to secure them to ourselves and perpetuate them to our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution.”

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence of the United States states: “We, hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

WHEREAS, on June 21, 1776, John Adams wrote, “Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.”

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 temporal and spiritual felicity.”

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.”

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.

WHEREAS, Patrick Henry quoted Proverbs 14:34 for our nation: “Righteousness alone can exalt a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”

WHEREAS, George Mason in his Virginia Declaration of Rights, forerunner to our Bill of Rights, affirmed, “That it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.”

WHEREAS, these, and many other truly 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, DAVE, FREUDENTHAL, Governor of the State of Wyoming, do hereby proclaim November 22-28, 2009 to be

“CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK”

in Wyoming, and urge all citizens to give special thanks for their own personal faith.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Executive Seal of the Governor of Wyoming to be affixed this 16th day of November, 2009.

Dave Freudenthal

Governor

White Hall, West Virginia 2009

Proclamation

By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

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 West Virginians, public school days once began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the state songs, The West Virginia Hills and West Virginia My Home Sweet Home, contain the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday,”; and

WHEREAS,  the influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 24-30, 2013 as Christian Heritage Week in the Mountain State and invite all citizens to join me in this observance.

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 Twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Fourteen, and in the One Hundred [Fifty-First?] year of the State.

Earl Ray Tomblin

Governor

By the Governor:

Natalie E. Tennant

Secretary of State