STATE OF ALABAMA
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Alabama states, “We, the people, of the state of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and measure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution and form of government for the State of Alabama;” and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional convention in 1787 said, “It is impossible to build an empire without our Father’s aid. I believe the sacred writings which say that ‘Except the lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it’ (Psalm 127:1):” and
WHEREAS, George Washington enunciated: “animated alone by the pure spirit of Christianity, and conducting ourselves 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 of these liberties are the gift of God?”; and
WHEREAS, James Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution, advocated “the diffusion of the light of Christianity in our nation: in his Memorial and Remonstrance; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Henry quoted Proverbs 14:34 for our nation: “Righteousness alone can exalt a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people;” and
WHEREAS, these, and many other truly great men and women of the United States, instrumental in the structuring of American history, were statesmen of caliber and integrity who did not hesitate to express their faith but rather, felt it vital to include God and His will in the founding of our country; and
WHEREAS, may we as citizens of the United States of America set aside a time in which to reflect upon the important influence that religion had on the founders’ basic principles in the formation of this great nation:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob James, Jr., Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim Thanksgiving Week as
America’s Christian Heritage Week
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND, and The Great Seal of the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on this 26th Day of October, 1998.
BOB JAMES, JR.
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