STATE OF MICHIGAN,

DECLARATION OF SPECIAL TRIBUTE

In the Commemoration of

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK

November 22-28, 2009

 LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with great pleasure that we join together in honoring America’s Christian heritage with a week of sermons, songs and prayers commemorating America’s blessings of liberty and freedom. This prestigious opportunity allows every American the chance to come together to give thanks and be united as One Nation Under God.

America’s Christian Heritage Week traces its roots back to 1991 when the first ever statewide declaration of a Christian Heritage Week was signed by the governor of New Mexico. The following year an annual, national, America’s Christian Heritage week resolution was introduced in the United States Congress. Since then, the week of Thanksgiving has most appropriately been celebrated as a week to give thanks for the glory of God and the good of America. Christian Heritage Week participants are committed to both organizing and taking part in a multitude of civic activities, such as educational workshops, family programs and prayer meetings to spread the importance of recognizing America’s great Christian heritage.

Combined efforts at the local, state and national level will provide information and opportunities to celebrate this important occasion. It is with great respect and admiration for all those who have served God and this country that we rejoice and remember America’s longstanding Christian heritage. May each and every American know of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for their unyielding commitment to our nation.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to commemorate the week of November 22, 2009, America’s Christian Heritage Week in Michigan. May the citizens of Michigan remember the source of our many blessings and know of our heartfelt thanks for honoring God and our country during this special week.

JOHN PAPPAGEORGE, SENATOR

The Thirteenth District

Chuck Moss, State Representative

The Fortieth District

Jennifer M. Granholm

At Lansing

November 22, 2009

The Ninety-Fourth Legislature

At Lansing

November 22, 2009