State: West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

 In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

As proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                       City of Milton, West Virginia                                                      

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

By:  Tom Canterbury  (Mayor)

Date: 11/1/2016

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

As proclaimed by

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                  Town of Newburg, West Virginia                                                                  

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

by: Edgar E. Fortney

            (Mayor)

date: 9/30/16

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001 at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

 WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by:  Allan R. Haughte (Mayor)

date: Nov. 8, 2016

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.  

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                           City of Madison, West Virginia                                                         

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

by: H. H. Howell

(Mayor)

date: 10/3/2016

PROCLAMATION

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

November 20-26, 2016

As Proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, George Karos, Mayor of Martinsburg, West Virginia do hereby proclaim the week of November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week, as

“Christian Heritage Week”

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

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, George Karos, Mayor of Martinsburg have hereunto affixed my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Martinsburg, West Virginia to be affixed this 13^th day of October, 2016.

                                                                                                George Karos, Mayor

Attest: Gena Long, City Recorder

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Matewan, West Virginia

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

by: Sheila Kessler

(Mayor)

date: 10/11/16

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of 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 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Steve Lewis (Mayor)

date: 10/11/16

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 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; and

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia

and I 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 Grafton to be affixed this 18^th day of October, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and sixteen.

Peggy Knotts Barney (Mayor)

Attest: Larry M. Richman

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

 WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings. 

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

 by: Patricia C. Lewis (Mayor) date: 10-12-16

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2016

as proclaimed by

 Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings;

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Linda S. Bates (Mayor)

date: 10-04-16