State: Michigan

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN

I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 23 – 29, 2014 CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

WHEREAS, our nation was established on the foundation of our Judeo-Christian heritage, as our founders knew that America’s experiment in ordered liberty could not succeed unless the American people remained mindful of God’s blessings; and,

WHEREAS, in Michigan we are fortunate to have been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who – through hard work and intellectual effort and toil – have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and,

WHEREAS, in addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, unrest and uncertain times which test our people and challenge their lives; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our many blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that we as a society and a nation face here and at home and throughout the world, and to rededicate ourselves to our nation’s spiritual roots, our personal faith, and to His divine plan to spread hope, peace and love among all peoples;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan do hereby proclaim November 23-29, 2014 Christian Heritage Week in Michigan.

Rick Snyder

Governor

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN

I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 24– 30, 2013 as MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

WHEREAS, our nation was established on the foundation of our Judeo-Christian heritage, as our founders knew that America’s experiment in ordered liberty could not succeed unless the American people remained mindful of God’s blessings; and,

WHEREAS, in Michigan we are fortunate to have been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who – through hard work and intellectual effort and toil – have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and,

WHEREAS, in addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, unrest and uncertain times which test our people and challenge their lives; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week provides us with the opportunity to acknowledge our many blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that we as a society and a nation face here and at home and throughout the world, and to rededicate ourselves to our nation’s spiritual roots, our personal faith, and to His divine plan to spread hope, peace and love among all peoples;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan do hereby proclaim Sunday November 24 through Saturday, November 30, 2013 Michigan Christian Heritage Week.

Rick Snyder

Governor

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN

I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 18 through November 24, 2012 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 the Great Lakes State and throughout our nation celebrate their Christian heritage; we join together to acknowledge the importance of faith and prayer as we remain thankful for the many blessings in our beautiful state of Michigan;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan do hereby proclaim Sunday November 18 through Saturday, November 24, 2012 Michigan Christian Heritage Week.

Rick Snyder

Governor

STATE OF MICHIGAN,

Declaration of Special Tribute

In Commemoration of

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

NOVEMBER 20-26, 2011

“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 20, 2011, 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-Fifth Legislature

At Lansing

November 20, 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

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

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

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 17^th 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

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Executive Office                                                                          Jennifer M. Grandholm Governor

Certificate of Proclamation

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23-29, 2008, as America’s Christian Heritage Week.

Whereas, America’s Christian Heritage Week was first introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives on August 11, 1992, and this year marks the 17^th annual nationwide observance; and,

Whereas, the influence of Christianity upon American communities is evident by their many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions, schools, holiday seasons, and a willingness of Americans to love their neighbors as themselves; and,

Whereas, churches nationwide are encouraged to celebrate America’s Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, youth programs, patriotic song services, and prayer meetings; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23-29, 2008, as America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

STATE OF MICHIGAN

CERTIFICATE OF PROCLAMATION

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18, 2007, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK.

Whereas, In Michigan, we are fortunate to have been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who, through hard work and intellectual effort and toil, have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and,

Whereas, In addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, international unrest, and uncertain and changing times which test our people and challenge their beliefs; and,

Whereas, Christian heritage is treasured by many Americans and gives them strength during trying times; and,

Whereas, Christian Heritage Week provides Christian American citizens an opportunity to acknowledge their blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that society and the nation face here at home and throughout the world, and to reaffirm their spiritual roots; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 18, 2007, as Christian Heritage Week in Michigan.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor