Mayoral Proclamation

 WHEREAS, Governor Bob Wise has once again proclaimed the week of Thanksgiving as Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia, honoring a twelve year tradition, beginning with Governor Gaston Caperton in 1992 thru 1996 and continued by Governor Cecil Underwood from 1997 thru 2000; and,

WHEREAS, Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia has become an annual local and statewide celebration, with West Virginia being the second state in American history to have a governor officially proclaim such an event; and,

WHEREAS, the influence of Christianity in our communities is seen by many churches and Christian schools; cherished Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving seasons; and a willingness of Mountaineers to love thy neighbor as thyself; and,

WHEREAS, the state song, West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home, contains the lyrics, “There I work, and I play, and I worship Sunday”; and,

WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson warned, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” (Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781.)

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-29, 2003, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage Week

in the Town of Coalton, West Virginia and I invite all citizens to join in this local celebration each in their own way.

by: James Rosse

 date: 10-30-03