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 fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia and is continuing a tradition of annual proclamations since 1992.

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…”,            

Whereas, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

Whereas, the state song, The West Virginia Hills, contains the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel’s land!”; and,

Whereas, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of  proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and

Whereas, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on or 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, Charles B. Langfitt, Mayor of the Town of West Union do hereby proclaim  November 19-25, 2006, as

Christian Heritage Week

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

Signed: Charles B. Langfitt, Mayor of the Town of West Union

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

As proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with

Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, and Governor Joe Manchin in 2005 and 2006; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS, the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                Town of Winfield, West Virginia                                                    

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

By: Jake Hunt (Mayor)

Date: 10-10-2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with

Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 through 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004, and Governor Joe Manchin in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS, the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and, 

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

By: James Ramey III (Mayor)

Date: 10/9/06

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and

statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, 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: Eugene McKenzie (Mayor)

date: Oct. 19- 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and

statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,   

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

                                                             City of Parsons, West Virginia                                                                  

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

by: Charles W. Rosenau (Mayor)

date: October 12, 2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and

statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and, 

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of New Cumberland, West Virginia

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

by: James R. Bowersox (Mayor)

date: 10-5-06

Proclamation

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 began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, and the state song, The West Virginia Hills, contains the lyrics, “With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel’s land!”; 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 they neighbor as thyself; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ron Justice, Mayor of the City of Morgantown, West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 19^th through 25^th, 2006, as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in the City of Morgantown and encourage all citizens to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate,each in their own way, the heritage of our great state where are motto is Mountaineers Are Always Free.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Morgantown, West Virginia, to be affixed hereto on this 8^th day November, 2006.

Ron Justice, Mayor

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and

statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,   

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, 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: Melba Lou White

(Mayor)

date: 10-10-2006

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and,  

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and,

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and,   

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the Church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of The United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 19-25, 2006, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of Grantsville, West Virginia

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

by: Wilburt D. Kerby (Mayor)

date: 9-20-06

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fifteenth 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 in 2005 and 2006; and

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance, being the most popular and most requested proclamation according to the Office of the Governor; and

WHEREAS,  the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday;” and

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, videos, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services, prayer meetings and invitations to the community to attend; and,

WHEREAS, in the church of The Holy Trinity vs. United States (February 29, 1892, Decided); David J. Brewer, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, stated, “…this is a Christian nation.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sam Lopez, Mayor of the City of Clarksburg, do hereby proclaim November 19-25, 2006 as:

“CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK”

in the City of Clarksburg and I invite all citizens to join in this event each in their own way.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Official Seal of the City of Clarksburg to be affixed hereto this 16^th day of November, 2006.

                                                                                                            Sam Lopez, Mayor

                                                                                                            Attest: Annette M. Wright