2009-0170
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 58th 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 7, 2009, AS
"NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY COCHRAN
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
SHELLEY M. TASTET MARCUS M. LAMBERT
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
WENDY BENEDETTO DENNIS NUSS
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
DAY OF PRAYER 2009.pcl.doc