Mayoral Proclamation
in harmony with
Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia
November 20-26, 2016
As proclaimed by
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving Week marks the twenty-fifth consecutive 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 thru 2004, Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2016; and,
WHEREAS, since 2001 at least 194 mayors from 126 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week; and,
WHEREAS, local churches are encouraged to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 20-26, 2016, Thanksgiving Week, is hereby proclaimed as:
Christian Heritage Week
in the Town of Belle, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.
by: Glen Chestnut (Mayor)
date: 9-30-16
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