PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Christianity is an integral part of our Western civilization and the history of this nation; and
WHEREAS: America was founded on the principle of religious freedom, and many Americans have benefited from this privilege by being able to pursue Christianity as a means of developing their own faith.
WHEREAS:It is important for Americans to know the influence of various religions and philosophies of our nation; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has been a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for many Americans throughout history; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has been a major influence in American art, literature, music and has inspired a sense of charity in our communities; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has long provided inspiration, hope and comfort for millions of Americans and will continue to do so in the years ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marlyn Schafer, Mayor of the City of Gold Beach,
Hereby proclaim
APRIL, 1999
AS
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE MONTH
In the City of Gold Beach and encourage all residents to join in this observance.
PROCLAIMED THIS 15THDAY OF APRIL, 1999, BY MAYOR SCHAFER, FOR THE CITY OF GOLD BEACH
Seal:
Marlyn Schafer
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dave Hagood, City Administrator
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Christianity is an integral part of our Western civilization and the history of this nation; and
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principle of religious freedom, and many Americans have benefitted from this privilege by being able to pursue Christianity as a means of developing their own faith; and
WHEREAS, it is important for Americans to know the influence of various religions and philosophies of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Christianity has been a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for many Americans throughout history; and
WHEREAS, Christianity has been a major influence in American art, literature, music and has inspired a sense of charity in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Christianity has long provided inspiration, hope and comfort for millions of Americans and will continue to do so in the years ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joanne Verger, Mayor of the City of Coos Bay, Oregon, hereby proclaim April, 1999
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE MONTH
in Coos Bay and encourage citizens to join in this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Coos Bay to be affixed this 6thday of April.
Joanne Verger, Mayor
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR PROCLAMATION
STATE OF OREGON
WHEREAS: Christianity is an integral part of our Western civilization and the history of this nation; and
WHEREAS: America was founded on the principle of religious freedom, and many Americans have benefited from this privilege by being able to pursue Christianity as a means of developing their own faith.
WHEREAS: It is important for Americans to know the influence of various religions and philosophies of our nation; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has been a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for many Americans throughout history; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has been a major influence in American art, literature, music and has inspired a sense of charity in our communities; and
WHEREAS: Christianity has long provided inspiration, hope and comfort for millions of Americans and will continue to do so in the years ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John A. Kitzhaber Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim April, 1996
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE MONTH
in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of Oregon to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Salem in the State Oregon on this day, January 24th 1996.
John A. Kitzhaber, Governor
Phil Keisling, Secretary of State
CITY OF BEAVERTON
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Oregon has been richly blessed in unsurpassed beauty and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, our country, our state, our communities and our families face difficult challenges in these changing and uncertain days; and
WHEREAS, the Christian faith has been recognized and historically documented as a foundational influence of the formation, structure and culture of this great nation and this state, revealed in its institutions, universities, hospitals, churches and charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is important that our children learn the complete history of our nation and of our state, including Christian history, from the establishment of our nation to the present date; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Christian Heritage Week encourages Americans to affirm the nation’s spiritual roots and to enlist prayer for local, state and national leaders; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROB DRAKE, MAYOR, of the City of Beaverton do hereby proclaim the week of November 19 through November 25, 1995, as
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK
in the City of Beaverton and encourage citizens to join in this observance.
Rob Drake, Mayor
