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”; 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 “Christina 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 Bramwell, West Virginia  and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

by Molly Lohr Robinette (Mayor) date:October 16, 2006

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

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 19-25, 2006 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.

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 Six, and in the One Hundred Forty-fourth year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Betty Ireland

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 fourteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000 and Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004; 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, Psalm 127:1 warns, “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.”

WHEREAS, area churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, reading of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services and prayer;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2005, is hereby proclaimed as

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Nitro, West Virginia

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

by: Rusty Casto

(Mayor)

date: November 15, 2005

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of proclamations beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000 and Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004; 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, Psalm 127:1 warns, “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.”

WHEREAS, area churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, reading of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services and prayer;

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2005, 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: Kenneth E. Robbins

(Mayor)

date: October 20, 2005

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF CHARLESTON

PROCLAMATION

By the Mayor

WHEREAS: Thanksgiving week continues the long tradition of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia. Which began with annual proclamations from Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 and has been continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 through 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 through 2004 and Governor Joe Manchin through 2005; and

WHEREAS: Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide observance and has became 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: Psalm 127:1 reads: “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”; and,

WHEREAS: Area churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, readings of the proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services and prayer.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Danny Jones, Mayor of the City of Charleston, do hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2005

Christian Heritage Week

in the city of Charleston, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this event according to their own faith and traditions.

Danny Jones, Mayor

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Joe Manchin III

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourteenth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; continuing a tradition of proclamation beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996, Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000 and Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004; 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, Psalm 127:1 warns, “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,”; and,  

 WHEREAS, area churches are encouraged to celebrate Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, readings of proclamations, youth programs, patriotic song services and prayer;

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2005, 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.

Rev. Garry D. Moore, Sr., Mayor

November 8, 2005

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 to all people; 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,

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 20-26, 2005 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.

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 Seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Five, and in the One Hundred Forty-second year of the State.

Joe Manchin III

Governor

By the Governor

Betty Ireland

Secretary of State

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Martha H. Moore

date: November 5, 2004

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Debra Starkes

date: 10-19-04

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

as proclaimed by Governor Bob Wise

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the fourth consecutive year Governor Wise has proclaimed Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; honoring a thirteen year tradition  beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; 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, the influence of Christianity upon West Virginia communities is evident by their many churches, Christian schools and missions; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

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

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 21-27, 2004, 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.

I politely request that the                                                                                                                                                                                                         by: Cliff Ellis

mayoral proclamation and                                                                                                                                                                                               date: Sept. 27, 04

the state proclamation be

read on the Sunday before

Thanksgiving.