Gainesville, Florida 1999

City of Gainesville, Florida Office of Mayor Paula M. DeLaney PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our nation’s Declaration of Independence states “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights…”; and WHEREAS, the States Preamble declares: “We, the people of the States of Florida, being grateful to Almighty God for […]

Illinois 1999

  STATE OF ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Illinois states that the People of the State of Illinois are “grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors;” and WHEREAS, […]

West Virginia 1999

Proclamation By Governor Cecil H. Underwood WHEREAS,  the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia … reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and, WHEREAS,  the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees freedom […]

New Jersey 1999

State of New Jersey Executive Department Proclamation WHEREAS, during 1999, we reflect on the goals set forth in past years to understand and recapture our Christian Heritage and to reestablish our original freedom of religious concepts; and WHEREAS, we are reminded of the words of James Madison, who in 1778 stated, “We have staked the […]

West Virginia 1998

Proclamation By Governor Cecil H. Underwood WHEREAS,  the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, “Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia … reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God…”; and, WHEREAS,  the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees freedom […]

Arizona 1998

Office of the Governor PROCLAMATION “ARIZONA’S CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK” WHEREAS, Arizona’s landscape is a beautiful reminder of God’s good work, and our diverse culture symbolizes his love for all people; and WHEREAS, we, as a united people, celebrate the important role that our forefathers have played in the development of our culture; and WHEREAS, the […]

Alabama 1998

STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Alabama states, “We, the people, of the state of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and measure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, […]

Illinois 1998

TRANSCRIPT: STATE OF ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious […]

New Jersey 1998

STATE OF NEW JERSEY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, during 1998, we reflect on the goals set forth in past years to understand and recapture our Christian Heritage and to reestablish our original freedom of religious concepts; and WHEREAS, we are reminded of the words of James Madison, who in 1778 stated, “We have staked the […]

Ponca City, Oklahoma 1997

City of Ponca City STATE OF OKLAHOMA Proclamation WHEREAS, the Pilgrims, in the Mayflower Compact (1620), stated their purpose as, “…having undertaken, for the glorie of God, and advancemente of the Christian faith, …in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant & combine our selves togeather into a civil body politick, for our […]