State: West Virginia

PROCLAMATION

BY THE MAYOR

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in South Charleston, West Virginia

November 18-24, 2012

As proclaimed by Mayor Frank A. Mullens, Jr.

TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CHARLESTON

WHEREAS: Thanksgiving week marks the twenty first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with the 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 in 2011; and 2012; and,

WHEREAS: 142 mayors from 105 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of 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 I, Frank A. Mullens, Jr. Mayor of the City of South Charleston, West Virginia, do hereby proclaim that November 18-24, 2012, is Thanksgiving week, hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of South Charleston, West Virginia

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

Frank A. Mullens, Jr., Mayor

Proclamation

By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS,  the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and

WHEREAS,  the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays excepted” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

WHEREAS,  for many West Virginians, public school days once began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

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 charities, ministries, missions and schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is part of West Virginia’s and America’s history.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 18-24, 2012 as: Christian Heritage Week in the Mountain State and invite all citizens to join me in this observance.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia to be affixed.

Done at the Capitol, City of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this the Twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Twelve, and in the One Hundred Fiftieth year of the State.

Earl Ray Tomblin

Governor

By the Governor:

Natalie E. Tennant

Secretary of State

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

Whereas, this week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru Governor Earl R. Tomblin in 2011; and

Whereas, 130 mayors from 98 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, Be it Resolved that I, Robert F. Fetty, Mayor of the Town of West Union, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011, as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of West Union, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance, each in their own way.

 Robert F. Fetty, (Mayor)

 Date: October 5, 2011 A.D.

P R O C L A M A T I O N

WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we the people of West Virginia…reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and,

WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees religious freedom; and the “Sundays excepted” provision of Article 7, Chapter 14 historically recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and

WHEREAS,  for many Princeton residents, public school days began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in Princeton is evident by the many Christian churches, charities, and other ministries; the traditional Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday observances; and a willingness of Princetonians to love they neighbor as thyself; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to proffer our thanks to Almighty God for His great and good Providence and for the Christian faith, which is an integral part of our nation’s history; and

WHEREAS, 130 Mayors from 98 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patricia W. Wilson by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Princeton, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2011as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Princeton and invite all citizens to join me in this observance and ask all churches to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic songs, youth programs and prayer meetings.

IN WINTESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the City of Princeton to be affixed this 14^th day of November, 2011.

Patricia W. Wilson, Mayor

Kenneth E. Clay, City Clerk

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Paden City, West Virginia

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

By: William B. Fox (Mayor)

Date: 11/8/11 A.D.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Poca, West Virginia

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

by: Patrick Hill (Mayor)

 date: 10/10/11 A.D.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of McMechen, West Virginia

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

 by: Michael A. Grasick

(Mayor)

 date: Oct 6, 2011 A.D.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Kingwood, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way. by: James A. Lobb (Mayor)  date: Oct. 11, 2011 A.D.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

 WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Charles A. Blair

(Mayor)

date: Nov. 7, 2011 A.D.

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2011

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twentieth 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,

 WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98 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 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Linda K. Whalen (Mayor)

date: Nov. 8, 2011 A.D.