Mayoral Proclamation

in harmony with

Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia

November 23-29, 2014

as proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

 WHEREAS, the week of Thanksgiving marks the twenty-third consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia observance; 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 2014; and,

 WHEREAS, 173 mayors from 120 cities, towns and villages throughout the State of West Virginia have proclaimed Christian Heritage Week since 2001; and,

 WHEREAS, local churches are asked to participate with relevant Sunday School lessons, sermons, patriotic song services, youth programs and prayer meetings.

 NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2014, Thanksgiving week, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Village of Bethlehem, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local event each in their own way.

by Garrett S. Daniel (Mayor)

date October 20, 2014