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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 5, 1994
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
WHEREAS, the NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER originated with the
Continental Congress of 1775 when our founding fathers declared
that our country began with a national dependence on the providence
of God and the freedom of religion; and
WHEREAS, Congressional resolution in 1952 revitalized
tradition, proclaiming the first Thursday in May to be the National
Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson and other founders believed
that the God Who gives us life gives us liberty as well, and if the
American people are to keep a truly free and democratic government,
they must acknowledge their dependence on God's mercy and guidance;
and
WHEREAS, observance of the National Day of Prayer brings
together people of diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds
in a common goal for the goad of all people across our great
nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors, County of Butte, proclaims May 5, 1994 as the NATIONAL
DAY OF PRAYER and encourages each member of our community to pray
in their own way and after their own religious fashion for peace
throughout the world.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 1994 by the
Butte County Board of Supervisors by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, 1-1oux, Thomas and Chair Mcl.aughl_in
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nane
NOT VOTING: None R,
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ED MC LAUGHLIN; Chair, Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACRLOCR, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board
By; ~1~ .,