Categories: Proclamations

Belmont, West Virginia 2009

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the eighteenth 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 2009; and,

WHEREAS, 101 mayors from 85 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participated 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 22-28, 2009, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by Craig A. Pritchett (Mayor)

date November 17, 2009

Belle, West Virginia 2009

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 eighteenth 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 2009; and,

 WHEREAS, 101 mayors from 85 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; 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 22-28, 2009, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Larry Conley (Mayor)

date: 11/9/09

Minnesota 2009

STATE OF MINNESOTA

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: The preamble to the Constitution of the State of Minnesota states: “We the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings and secure the same to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution”; and

WHEREAS: Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, observed: “It is impossible to build an empire without our Father’s aid. I believe the sacred writings which say that ‘Except the Lord build the house, they labor to vain that build it’” (Psalm 127:1); and

WHEREAS: George Washington said: “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: James Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution, advocated for “the diffusion of the light of Christianity” in our nation in his Memorial and Remonstrance; and

WHEREAS: Patrick Henry, quoting Proverbs 14:34, declared: “Righteousness alone can exalt a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people”; and

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

WHEREAS: Many other great statesmen and women in American history drew upon their knowledge of the Christian religion in founding this nation and did not hesitate to express their faith.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM PAWLENTY, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22 – 28, 2009, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Minnesota.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 20th day of November in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of the State the one hundred fifty-first.

TIM PAWLENTY

GOVERNOR

MARK RITCHIE

SECRETARY OF STATE

Arizona 2009

Office of the Governor

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Arizona states that “We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution”; and

WHEREAS, the protection of religious freedom in the United States is guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States, and it is important to recognize and respect the tremendous religious diversity in Arizona and throughout our nation; 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 world 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, the influence of America’s Christian Heritage is evident in the writings of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, William Bradford, Abigail Adams, James Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, as well as countless documents and decrees; and

WHEREAS, Arizona continues to assimilate many different faiths, cultures and races, and such diversity is essential in maintaining and strengthening the rich and colorful fabric of our state and nation: and

WHEREAS, Arizona’s Christian Heritage Week will be celebrated by people of all walks of life who wish to send the message of unconditional love and the growing need for kindness and understanding among people throughout the country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Janice K. Brewer, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim September 20-26, 2009 as

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona.

Janice K. Brewer
Governor

DONE at the Capitol in Phoenix on this sixteenth day of September in the year Two Thousand and Nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-fourth.

ATTEST:

Ken Bennett
Secretary of State

Michigan 2009

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Executive  Office

Jennifer M. Granholm Governor

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22, 2009, AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

Whereas, This year marks the 17th annual nationwide observance of America’s Christian Heritage Week, which was first introduced by the United States House of Representatives August 11, 1992; and,

Whereas, The influence of Christianity upon American communities is evident by the presence of many churches, Christian charities, ministries, missions, schools, and holiday seasons; and,

Whereas, Churches nationwide are encouraged to celebrate America’s Christian Heritage Week by hosting Sunday school lessons, sermons, youth programs, patriotic song services and prayer meetings;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22, 2009, American Christian Heritage Week in Michigan. I encourage the residents of the state of Michigan to participate in this observance.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

Connecticut 2009

State of Connecticut

By Her Excellency M. Jodi Rell, Governor: An

Official Statement

WHEREAS, this nation was founded on principles of religious freedom and our founding fathers sought God, his blessings and guidance as they established these United States of America as a free and independent nation; and

WHEREAS, the Christian heritage of our nation is recognized in the writings and accomplishments of such renowned individuals as Christopher Columbus, William Bradford, George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, James Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and countless others, and in the constitutions of the several sovereign states, and innumerable public documents; and

WHEREAS, the history of Christian faith and traditions of our people is reflected in countless practices of the institutions and officials of our government, such as prayer and Scripture reading preceding each and every session of Congress, from its inception until this day; and

WHEREAS, the importance of our Christian heritage to the institutions, values and vision of our nation is immeasurable, and teaching our children about the spiritual values of our historical Christian heritage will help them understand and appreciate our nation’s history; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving as a special time and reason for celebrating our families, health, love and friendship, as well as acknowledging our nation’s Christian heritage; now

THEREFORE, I, M. Jodi Rell, Governor of the State of Connecticut, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22 – 28, 2009 as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in the State of Connecticut.

M. Jodi Rell

Governor

Beckley, West Virginia 2009

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving marks the eighteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 to 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 through 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mayors from at least 85 cities, towns, and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and

WHEREAS, voluntarily applying one’s Christian faith to daily life contributes to keeping our families secure, communities safe, and Mountaineers free; and

WHEREAS, area churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, and prayer; 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, I Emmett S. Pugh III, Mayor of the City of Beckley, do hereby proclaim November 22-28, 2009 as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the City of Beckley and 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 of Beckley to be affixed this 22nd day of November 2009.

Emmett S. Pugh III

MAYOR

CITY OF BECKLEY

West Virginia 2009

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 22-28, 2009 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 Nine, and in the One Hundred Forty-Seventh year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Natalie E. Tennant

Secretary of State

Wyoming 2008

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 23-29, 2008 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 29th day of October, 2008.

Dave Freudenthal

Governor

Tunnelton, West Virginia 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; 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 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                         Town of Tunnelton, West Virginia                                                            

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

by: Julia Bolyard (Mayor)

date: 9-2-2008