Topics: Christian Heritage Week

Texas 2023

H.C.R. No. 29
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The United States was established on principles of religious freedom, and our founding fathers looked to their faith for blessings and guidance as they worked to build an independent nation with liberty and justice for all; and

WHEREAS, Millions of Americans are adherents of Christianity, and that religious heritage has played a significant role throughout our country ’s history; this influence is documented in government records, including colonial charters, early laws, original state constitutions, and hundreds of state and federal
court cases; and

WHEREAS, Through the centuries, a host of major American historical figures have relied on Christian traditions, tenets, and values to guide their actions and have stressed the importance of those principles when addressing their fellow citizens; such individuals as George Washington, Abigail and John Adams, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower drew strength from their Christian beliefs, and these prominent men and women, like countless other Americans, did not hesitate to express their faith; and

WHEREAS, Public officials across the country, at all levels, have acknowledged this meaningful influence through the observance of Christian Heritage Week; the occasion serves to highlight the immeasurable impact of Christianity on our nation, from the fellowship and good works offered by local churches to the respite from life ’s ordinary travails afforded by religious holidays and rituals; the continued vitality of this faith tradition is evidenced by the ongoing proliferation of Christian houses of worship, charities, ministries, missions, and schools; and

WHEREAS, The celebration of Christian Heritage Week provides opportunities for adherents of the religion to more deeply examine its vital role in society and for people of all faiths to learn more about the rich fabric of our nation ’s history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate the second to last week in April as Texas Christian Heritage Week; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally passed by the legislature.

Leo-Wilson Dutton
Leach Sherman, Sr.
Harris of Williamson Cain
Cook Cunningham
Dorazio Hayes
Hefner Isaac
Jetton Patterson
Schatzline Swanson
Tepper Toth
Troxclair Vasut

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H.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House on May 9, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 143, Nays 3, 2 present, not voting.

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H.C.R. No. 29 was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 4, 1 present, not voting.

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H.C.R. No. 29 was signed by the Governor on June 11, 2023.

Texas 2022

THE STATE OF TEXAS

GOVERNOR

To all whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye that this official recognition is presented to all observing

Christian Heritage Week

November 20-26, 2022

Centuries ago, our forefathers stood upon the shores of the New World with the express desire to create a free and godly society. From them grew a people who embraced liberty, and the radical experiment in self-government more that a hundred years later was based on this timeless principles of Christianity.

To a great extent, the Enlightenment thinking that paved the way for American democracy was but an outgrowth of ancient Christian thought. An unmistakable Christian Heritage is woven into the history of  our nation in the writings and accomplishments of such renowned Americans as William Bradford, George Washington, Abigail and John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, and countless others. then, as now, Americans have recognized that our rights come not from the state but from the Almighty, and our founders went so far as to declare this truth self-evident and irrefutable. Our founding documents, which enshrine these timeless principles, have served as templates for free societies the world over.

Each year, a week is set aside to acknowledge the impact that Christianity has had on our history. Let us celebrate this proud heritage and renew our commitment to our higher purpose. Faith has made America the strongest, freest and most prosperous society in human history, so as you celebrate Christian Heritage Week, I join you in prayer and thanksgiving.

First Lady Cecilia Abbot joins in wishing you the best.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name and caused the Seal of the State of Texas to be affixed at the City of Austin, this the 28th day of October, 2022.

Greg Abbott

Governor of Texas

Grafton, West Virginia 2022

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022 as proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the thirtieth observance of Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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 through 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 , and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2022; and,

 

WHEREAS 235 mayors from 140 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 20-26, 2022, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

 

Christian Heritage Week

in the City of Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia

and I 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 Grafton to be affixed this 18th day of October, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and twenty-two.

Karen L. Willis, Mayor

Attest:

Larry M. Richman, City Clerk

Spencer, West Virginia 2022

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

In harmony with 

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

As proclaimed by 

Governor Jim Justice

 

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2022; and, 

 

WHEREAS, 235 Mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and, 

 

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons,  patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings. 

 

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.” 

 

NOW THEREFORE, let it be Known that November 20-26, 2022, in the year of our Lord, 2022, is hereby proclaimed as: 

 

Christian Heritage Week 

In the

City of Spencer, West Virginia

 

And I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way. 

 

Terry A. Williams, Mayor

 

11-3-22

Date

Parsons, West Virginia 2022

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

In harmony with 

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

As proclaimed by 

Governor Jim Justice

 

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2022; and, 

 

WHEREAS, 235 Mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and, 

 

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons,  patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings. 

 

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.” 

 

NOW THEREFORE, let it be known that, I, Dorothy L. Judy, Mayor of the City of Parsons, West Virginia, by virtue of the authority vested in me do hereby proclaim the week of November 20-26, 2022, Thanksgiving Week as:

 

Christian Heritage Week

In the 

City of Parsons, West Virginia

 

Furthermore, I invite all citizens to join in the local event each in their own way. 

 

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused theo Seal of the City to be affixed on this 1st day of November in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty two. 

 

ATTEST: 

Bruce A. Kolsun, Recorder

 

SIGNED:

Dorothy L. Ludy, Mayor

Granville, West Virginia 2022

Town of Granville

West Virginia

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia: thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gatson Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2022; and, 

WHEREAS, 235 mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons,  patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings. 

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.” 

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, in the year of our Lord, 2022, is hereby proclaimed as: 

Christian Heritage Week 

In the

Town of Granville, West Virginia

And I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way. 

Patricia A. Lewis

Mayor

10-25-22

Anno Domini

Weirton, West Virginia 2022 (Cove Presbyterian)

City of Weirton

Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

Cove Presbyterian Church

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia:and has been proclaimed by 235 mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, a Thanksgiving Proclamation “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer be observed by acknowledging with grateful hear the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness” was given by our Nation’s first President George Washington; and,

WHEREAS, for 232 years, the Cove Congregation has been a tremendous Christian witness to the tri-state area. It has been a congregation of intense missionary interest. From their Congregation, missionaries, as well as Clergy, have been sent out to serve Jesus Christ and the Presbyterian Church; and,

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on giving thanks to Cove Presbyterian Church for Christian Heritage Week 2022, for it comes on their 232nd Anniversary of the Church’s founding date of November 21, 1790.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harold E. Miller, Mayor of the City of Weirton, on behalf of the citizens of this community, do hereby proclaim November 20 through 26, 2022 as Christian Heritage Week and invite all citizens to join me in this recognition of Cover Presbyterian Church for all they have contributed to spreading the word of God throughout this community.

Harold E. Miller

Mayor

Weirton, West Virginia 2022

Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

As proclaimed by Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia: thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations beginning with Governor Gatson Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000, Governor Bob Wise from 2001 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 thru 2022; and, 

WHEREAS, 235 mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons,  patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings. 

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.” 

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, in the year of our Lord, 2022, is hereby proclaimed as: 

Christian Heritage Week 

In the

City of Weirton, West Virginia

And I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way. 

Harold E. Miller

Mayor

November 10, 2022

Anno Domini

Mitchell Heights, West Virginia 2022

Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 20-26, 2022

as proclaimed by

 Governor Jim Justice

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week marks the thirty-first consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus 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, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016 and Governor Jim Justice in 2017 and 2022; and,

WHEREAS, 235 mayors from 140 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders work in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, in the year of our Lord, 2022, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the

Town of Mitchell Heights, West Virginia

and I invite all citizens to join me in this observance each in their own way.

James C. Motes