STATE OF MICHIGAN

Executive Office                                                                          Jennifer M. Grandholm Governor

Certificate of Proclamation

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, I, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23-29, 2008, as America’s Christian Heritage Week.

Whereas, America’s Christian Heritage Week was first introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives on August 11, 1992, and this year marks the 17^th annual nationwide observance; and,

Whereas, the influence of Christianity upon American communities is evident by their many churches and Christian charities, ministries, missions, schools, holiday seasons, and a willingness of Americans to love their neighbors as themselves; and,

Whereas, churches nationwide are encouraged to celebrate America’s Christian Heritage Week with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, youth programs, patriotic song services, and prayer meetings; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23-29, 2008, as America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor