2016-0165
Title
Proclamation: “National Day of Prayer”
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, our Nation was founded by men who sought wisdom and guidance through prayer; and,
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer was first proclaimed by the Continental Congress in 1775; and,
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States in 1952, enacted legislation setting aside a Day of Prayer for the Nation, and 1988, designated the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer; and,
WHEREAS, prayer has played a strong role in our Nation’s history and heritage, as many Americans have depended on it for healing, hope and guidance; and,
WHEREAS, the observance of the National Day of Prayer has proved to be a powerful tool that has brought together and united citizens from diverse religious backgrounds in an effort to face life’s challenges with renewed hope; and,
WHEREAS, this year marks the 65th annual National Day of Prayer and people will gather together across our Nation to observe this symbolic event.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY DECLARE THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016, AS
"NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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