State: West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Brian Barrett

date: 10/27/03

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton from 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

 by: Oma Varner (Mayor)

date: 10/13/03

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: James Rosse

 date: 10-30-03

Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 22-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Jason J. Freeman

date: 10-27-03

The 12^th Annual

“America’s Christian Heritage Week”

November 23-29, 2003- Thanksgiving Week

A Proclamation 

WHEREAS John Adams wrote, “The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were…the general principles of Christianity.” (Letter to Thomas Jefferson, June 28, 1813); and,

WHEREAS Noah Webster taught, “The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His Apostles…This is genuine Christianity and to this we owe our free constitutions of government.” (History of the United States, 1832, public school textbook); and,

WHEREAS Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781); and,

WHEREAS James Madison proclaimed, “And to the same Divine Author of every good and perfect gift we are indebted for all those privileges and advantages, religious as well as civil, which are so richly enjoyed in this favored land.” (Presidential Proclamation, 1815); and,

WHEREAS Benjamin Rush encouraged, “Let the children…be carefully instructed in the principles and obligations of the Christian religion. This is the most essential part of education.” (A Plan for Free Schools, 1787); and,

WHEREAS George Washington exhorted, “We ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation which disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself ordained.” (“Inaugural Address,” April 30, 1789); and,

WHEREAS commemorating America’s Christian heritage provides an opportunity for those choosing to participate to thank God for His “Blessings of Liberty”, to ask His help in reinsuring “domestic Tranquility”, and to recognize our national need to reaffirm our “reliance on the protection of divine Providence” in keeping America a “Free and Independent” Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that…

The Town of Beverly, West Virginia

…joins in this nationwide celebration of American’s Christian heritage.

date November 12, 2003

 place Town of Beverly

 by Donald C. Goldizen

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton from 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 celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

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

by: Ronald Osborne

date: 10/11/03

Proclamation

By Governor Bob Wise

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 of religious speech and worship  to all citizens, and Article 7 Chapter 14 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, Bob Wise, Governor of the Great State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim November 23-29, 2003, 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 First day of April, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Three, and in the One Hundred Fortieth year of the State.

Bob Wise

Governor

By the Governor:

Joe Manchin III

Secretary of State

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has proclaimed Thanksgiving week as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring an eleven year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of the Christian faith in West Virginia is seen by the number of  churches and Christian schools throughout the Mountain State; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of West Virginians to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Noah Webster taught, “The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His apostles,…This is genuine Christianity, and to this we owe our free Constitutions of Government.” (History of the United States, 1832, public school textbook.);

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2002, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Salem, West Virginia

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

by: Sheldon W. Dolly

date: 10/22/02

Mayoral Proclamation

WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has proclaimed Thanksgiving week as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring an eleven year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of the Christian faith in West Virginia is seen by the number of churches and Christian schools throughout the Mountain State; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving holiday seasons; and a willingness of West Virginians to love thy neighbor as thyself; 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, Noah Webster taught, “The religion which has introduced civil liberty is the religion of Christ and His apostles,…This is genuine Christianity, and to this we owe our free Constitutions of Government.” (History of the United States, 1832, public school textbook.);

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 24-30, 2002, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

City of Oak Hill, West Virginia

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

by: Mayor Barbara Hickman

date: 10/22/02

Nov.1, 2002

The City of Monongah has voted to accept Gov. Bob

Wises Christian Heritage Week Proclamation. This

will be observed the week of Thanksgiving.

We are asking if the pastor will please read both

Proclamations during church service on Sunday

of Thanksgiving Week.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Teresa Jacobin Palmer, Mayor