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

by: Roger L. Wolfe (Mayor) date: Sept 23, 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 2009; 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; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2008, 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: 18 N0vember 2008

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving marks the seventeenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; 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 2013; and

WHEREAS, Mayors from at least 76 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 Mountainers free; and

WHEREAS, churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, and prayer meetings; 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 23-29, 2008 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 23^rd day of November 2008.

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 23-29, 2008 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-Sixth 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 sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and, 

WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 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, 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, 2007, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                               City of Westover, West Virginia                                                                   

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

by: Robert McCauley (Mayor)

date: 9/17/07

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and, 

WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 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, 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, 2007, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Thomas, West Virginia

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

by: Debbie Snyder (Mayor)

date: 10/15/2007

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004 Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and,  

WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 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, 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, 2007, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Stonewood, West Virginia

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

by: Chris Davis (Mayor)

date: 9/16/07

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and,

WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 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, 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, 2007, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Marilyn L. McDaniel(Mayor)

date: November 13, 2007

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

 WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the sixteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2007; and,

 WHEREAS, mayors from at least 68 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, 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, 2007, 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 Kiggis (Mayor)

date: October 9, 2007

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 18-24, 2007 as Christian Heritage Week in the Mountain State and encourage all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate each in their own way the heritage of our great state where our motto is Mountaineers Are Always Free and our national motto is In God We Trust.

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 Seven, and in the One Hundred Forty-Fifth year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Betty Ireland

Secretary of State