State: West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the eighteenth 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 2009; and,

WHEREAS, 101 mayors from 85 cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

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

WHEREAS,  quoting Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 22-28, 2009, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by Craig A. Pritchett (Mayor)

date November 17, 2009

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 eighteenth 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 2009; and,

 WHEREAS, 101 mayors from 85 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,

WHEREAS, quoting Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 22-28, 2009, 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: Larry Conley (Mayor)

date: 11/9/09

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving marks the eighteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of 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 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mayors from at least 85 cities, towns, and villages throughout West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and

WHEREAS, voluntarily applying one’s Christian faith to daily life contributes to keeping our families secure, communities safe, and Mountaineers free; and

WHEREAS, area churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, and prayer; 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, I Emmett S. Pugh III, Mayor of the City of Beckley, do hereby proclaim November 22-28, 2009 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 22^nd day of November 2009.

Emmett S. Pugh III

MAYOR

CITY OF BECKLEY

Proclamation

By Governor Joe Manchin III

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, Joe Manchin III, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 22-28, 2009 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 Nine, and in the One Hundred Forty-Seventh year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Natalie E. Tennant

Secretary of State

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                         Town of Tunnelton, West Virginia                                                            

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

by: Julia Bolyard (Mayor)

date: 9-2-2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                       Town of Rivesville, West Virginia                                                     

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

by: Tammie Crites  (Mayor)

date: October 14, 2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                     Town of Pratt, West Virginia                                                                    

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

by: Joseph Douglas (Mayor)

date: 10-27-08

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                                 Town of Matoaka, West Virginia                                                                 

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

by: Billy Stable

(Mayor)

 date: 9-10-2008

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 2008; and,

WHEREAS, since 2001 mayors from at least 76 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;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: S. Dianne Hicks (Mayor) date: 10-20-08

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the seventeenth 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 2008; and,

 WHEREAS, since 2001mayors from at least 76 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;

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, 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: Judith A. Guye (Mayor)

 date: September 18, 2008