Topics: Christian Heritage Week

West Virginia 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

West Milford, West Virginia 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

Welch, West Virginia 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 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

Westover, West Virginia 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

                                                                    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.

Ronceverte, West Virginia 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

City of Ronceverte, West Virginia

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

by: Nancy A. Murdick

date: September 27, 2004

Milton, West Virginia 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

                                                               City of Milton, West Virginia                                                               

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

DONE in the City of Milton, West Virginia, this 19th day of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Four.

Betty P. Sargent, Mayor

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

by: Charles  Armstrong

date: 5 October 2004

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

by: Jon F. Sanders

date: 9-29-04

Bluefield, West Virginia 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 they 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 Bluefield, West Virginia

 

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

Robert E. Perkinson, Jr., Mayor November 9, 2004

Kentucky 2004

Proclamation

by

Ernie Fletcher

Governor

of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky

To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come:

WHEREAS, The Preamble to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky states that “We the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy, and invoking the continuance of these blessings, do ordain and establish this Constitution”; and

WHEREAS, George Washington enunciated, “animated alone by the pure spirit of Christianity, and conducting ourselves as the faithful subjects of our free government, we may enjoy every temporal and spiritual felicity”; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote “Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed the conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?”; and

WHEREAS, George Mason, in his Virginia Declaration of Rights, forerunner to our U.S. Bill of Rights, affirmed: “That it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other”; and

WHEREAS, These and many other truly great men and women of America, who were fundamental in the structuring of American history, were Christian statesmen of caliber and integrity who did not hesitate to express their faith;

NOW, THEREFORE, I ERNIE FLETCHER, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim April 18-24, 2004, as

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

in Kentucky.

DONE AT THE CAPITOL, in the City of Frankfort this 15stday of April, in the year of Our Lord Two Thousand Four and in the 212thyear of the Commonwealth.

ERNIE FLETCHER

GOVERNOR

TREY GRAYSON

SECRETARY OF STATE