
STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Illinois states that the People of the State of Illinois are “grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors;” and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Illinois guarantees freedom of religious speech and worship to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Illinois is richly blessed in natural beauty and natural resources, reflecting its natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to God for His great and good providence and for one’s faith, which is part of Illinois’ history.
THEREFORE, I George H. Ryan, Governor of the State of Illinois proclaim November 19-25, 2000, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this twentieth day of June, in the Year of Our Lord two thousand, and
of the State of Illinois the one hundred and EIGHTY-SECOND
GEORGE H. RYAN
GOVERNOR
JESSE WHITT
SECRETARY OF STATE

STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Illinois states that the People of the State of Illinois are “grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors;” and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of Illinois guarantees freedom of religious speech and worship to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Illinois is richly blessed in natural beauty and natural resources, reflecting its natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to God for His great and good providence and for one’s faith, which is part of Illinois’ history.
THEREFORE, I George H. Ryan, Governor of the State of Illinois proclaim November 21-27, 1999, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this twentieth day of October, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and EIGHTY-FIRST.
GEORGE H. RYAN
GOVERNOR
JESSE WHITT
SECRETARY OF STATE

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STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and
WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;
THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 22-28, 1998, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this twelfth day of November, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-eight, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and EIGHTIETH.
JIM EDGAR
GOVERNOR
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE

Office of the Mayor
City of Peoria
Proclamation
WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations contribute to the cultural mosaic of our state; and
WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lowell G. Grieves, Mayor of the city of Peoria, Illinois, do hereby proclaim November 23 though 29, 1997, as
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK
in Peoria, Illinois.
Dated this 18thday of November, 1997 A.D.
Lowell Grieves
Mayor

STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and
WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;
THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 23-29, 1997, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this thirty-first day of January, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-seven, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and seventy-ninth.
JIM EDGAR
GOVERNOR
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and
WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;
THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 19-25, 1995, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this thirty-first day of February, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and seventy-seventh.
JIM EDGAR
GOVERNOR
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE

STATE OF ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and
WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation;
THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 21-27, 1993, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK in Illinois.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the City of Springfield this twenty-fourth day of June, in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-three, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and seventy-fifth.
JIM EDGAR
GOVERNOR
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE