President and 50 Governors Issue National Day of Prayer Proclamations
CitizenLink reports:
National Day of Prayer Task Force officials confirmed today that the governors of all 50 states and the Virgin Islands have signed proclamations for the 57th annual National Day of Prayer, which is Thursday.
Proclamation by the President of the United States.
Proclamations by the governors of all 50 states (alphabetical):
Whereas, it is not the intent of this proclamation to promote a particular religion, but rather to encourage thoughtful reflection on the condition of our state and country and to honor our freedom of religious expression, whether that is prayer, alms-giving, fasting, peace activism, meditation, promotion of social justice, or another form of contemplative action.
Whereas, the religious freedom guaranteed us by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the diversity of faiths in America have made our land a beacon for people who seek freedom to worship according to their conscience . . .
Throughout history our Nation has welcomed Divine Guidance in its work, while respecting the rich and varied faiths of its citizens.
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
It is noteworthy, that at our country’s inception there was a clear mandate to protect religious freedom and create an atmosphere where prayer in the public square was accepted and embraced . . .
Prayer was so important to our forefathers that they declared freedom of religion as one of our fledgling nation’s greatest needs . . .
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Prayer is a fundamental part of our Nation’s heritage . . .
Whereas, it is appropriate that we acknowledge that God is sovereign and call upon Him in prayer
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
The Declaration of Independence, our first statement as Americans of our national purpose and identity, made laws the foundation of our United States of America and asserted that people have inalienable rights that are God-given . . .
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
The United States, a country that was established by people from all regions of the globe, rely upon our religious liberty in order to preserve the individuality and diversity that gives our nation its unique richness and and strength of character . . .
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
In a nation that revels in freedom of speech, there is no greater speech than that between Americans and their Creator.
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming