Mayoral Proclamation

In harmony with

Christian Heritage week in West Virginia

November 23-27, 2015

As proclaimed by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving Week marks the twenty-fourth consecutive Christian Heritage Week in West Virginia; thus continuing a tradition of annual proclamations which began 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 and Governor Joe Manchin from 2005 thru 2010 and then by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin from 2011 thru 2015; and,

WHEREAS, 182 mayors from cities, towns and villages throughout West Virginia have previously joined forces in proclaiming Christian Heritage Week; and,

WHEREAS, the founders of our country were great men and women from many religious denominations, races and cultures, who came here from all over the world to establish a country “with liberty and justice for all,” and the Christian faith is an integral part of this rich heritage which merits recognition; and,

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

WHEREAS, quoting Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keep awake in vain.”

NOW, THEREFORE, Let it be Known that November 23-27, 2015, is hereby proclaimed as:

Christian Heritage week

in the

                                   Town of Nutter Fort, West Virginia                                  

and I invite all citizens to join in this local event  and celebrate, each in their own way.

by: Sam Maxson(Mayor)

date: November 24, 2015