State: West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Montgomery, West Virginia

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

                                                                                                            by: James Higgins, Jr.

                                                                                                                        (Mayor)

                                                                                                            date: 10/9/2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 and 2012; and,

 WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

 by: Duke Talbott (Mayor)

date: 17 Oct 12

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

 WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by David T. Harper (Mayor)

date 9/26/12

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 Early Ray Tomblin in 2011 and 2012; and

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                           City of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia                                                              

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

                                                                                                            by: Thomas Taylor (Mayor)

                                                                                                            date: 10/15/2012

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

As proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 through 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 Mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                              City of Winfield, West Virginia                                                              

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

                                                                                                By: Randy L. Barrett (Mayor)

                                                                                                Date: 10/24/12

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 to 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 through 2010, and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011 and 2012; and

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns, and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and

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

WHEREAS, the State songs, the West Virginia Hills and West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contain the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel’s land!” and “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday”; and

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in West Virginia is evident by her many churches and Christian entities, ministries, missions, and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love they neighbor as thyself.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Emmett S. Pugh III, Mayor of the City of Beckley, do hereby proclaim November 18-24, 2012 as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the City of Beckley and 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 Beckley to be affixed this 18^th day of November 2012.

Emmett S. Pugh III, MAYOR

CITY OF BECKLEY

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                               City of Shinnston, West Virginia                                                           

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

by: Sam DeMarco (Mayor)

date: 10/08/2012

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Sistersville, West Virginia

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

by: David B. Fox (Mayor)

date: 9-24-12

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                 Town of Sutton, West Virginia                                                                  

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

by: J L Campbell (Mayor)

 date: 10/8/12

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-first 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 in 2011 and 2012; and,

WHEREAS, 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; 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 18-24, 2012, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                Town of Terra Alta, West Virginia                                                              

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

by: Charles Feather (Mayor)

date: 10/24/12