State: Massachusetts

 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Christianity is the world’s largest and most widespread religion representing one-third of the global population with roughly 2.4 billion followers worldwide, and representing 58 percent of the Massachusetts population; and

WHEREAS, Christianity promotes the principles of love, kindness, decency and respect; and

WHEREAS, The Bible, a collection of religious texts that has sold over five billion copies worldwide, is the sacred text in Christianity and has played a critical role in literacy over centuries across the world; and

Whereas, Our fundamental right of religious freedom was born here in Massachusetts and will continue to be upheld across the state; and

Whereas, One of the most famous verses from the Bible is a quote from Jesus that says “love your neighbor as yourself,” a sentiment all can strive to follow, as a Christian or not,

Now, Therefore, I, Maura T. Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the week of November 19th through 25th, 2023, to be,

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

And urge all the residents of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and forty-seventh.

By Her Excellency

Maura T. Healey

Governor or the Commonwealth

Kimberly Driscoll

Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth

William Franklin Galvin

Secretary of the Commonwealth

GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A PROCLAMATION

By His Excellency

GOVERNOR ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

1998

 

WHEREAS, The United States was originally settled by colonists seeking the freedom to worship freely; and

WHEREAS, In colonial times, religious leaders offered guidance through their role in the church and often led their communities in areas as diverse as theology, medicine, law, education, and politics; and

WHEREAS, Religion has served as a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for centuries, providing millions of individuals with inspiration, hope, and comfort; and

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Center is promoting the week of November 22^nd through November 28^th, 1998 as America’s Christian Heritage Week;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22^nd through November 28^th, 1998, to be CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IN MASSACHUSETTS and urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and twenty-third.

By His Excellency the Governor

ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

WILLIAM F. GALVIN

Secretary of the Commonwealth

GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

 

 

 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A PROCLAMATION

By His Excellency

GOVERNOR ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

1997

WHEREAS, The United States was originally settled by colonists seeking the freedom to worship freely; and

WHEREAS, In colonial times, religious leaders offered guidance through their role in the church and often led their communities in areas as diverse as theology, medicine, law, education, and politics; and

WHEREAS, Religion has served as a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for centuries, providing millions of individuals with inspiration, hope, and comfort; and

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Center is promoting the week of November 23rd through November 29th, 1997 as America’s Christian Heritage Week;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23rd through November 29th, 1997, to be CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK IN MASSACHUSETTS and urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and Ninety-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and twenty-second.

By His Excellency the Governor

ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI

WILLIAM F. GALVIN

Secretary of the Commonwealth

GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS