State: West Virginia

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 Early 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 Weston, West Virginia                                                                  

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

                                                                                                By:  Julia Spelsburg  (Mayor)

                                                                                                Date: November 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 White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia                                                                 

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

                                                                                                by: Lloyd E. Haynes(Mayor)

                                                                                                date: 11/4/11 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, 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 in 2011; and,

WHEREAS, 130 mayors from 98cities, towns and villages throughout the State of 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, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Glen Buck Chestnut (Mayor)

date: 10-3-2011 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 Shinnston, West Virginia                                                              

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

 by: Robert Burnette, Jr.(Vice Mayor)

date: 10/10/2011 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, Thanksgiving Week 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 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 November 20-26, 2011, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Renick, West Virginia

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

by:  David Ramsey (Mayor)

date: Nov 8, 2011 A.D.

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 20-26, 2011 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 Eleven, and in the One Hundred Forty-Ninth 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

www.chwinwv.org

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                    Town of Rainelle, West Virginia                                                                    

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

by: John A. Hill (Mayor)

date: 10-18-10

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

www.chwinwv.org

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                              Town of Ridgeley, West Virginia                                                               

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

by: Richard Lechliter (Mayor)

date: Oct 26, 2010

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

As proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving Week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                               Town of Nutter Fort, West Virginia                                                                

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

by: Donald Webster (Mayor)

date: 11/10/10

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

www.chwinwv.org

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the nineteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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,

WHEREAS, 115 mayors from 90 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 21-27, 2010, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                            City of Pennsboro, West Virginia                            

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

by: James Vougt (Mayor)

date: November 15, 2010