HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05011984 - X.10 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 1, 1984 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson
NOES: None
ASSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION REGARDING NATIONAL PRAYER DAY
WHEREAS, in 1775, the Continental Congress proclaimed the first National
Day of Prayer as the initial positive action they asked of every colonist; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America began with a national dependence
on the Providence of God and the freedom of religion;and
WHEREAS, revived as an annual observance by Congress in 1952, the National
Day of Prayer has become a great unifying force for our citizens who come from all
the great religions of the world; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the infinite blessings that God has bestowed on
our Country, we hereby proclaim our joining with the rest of our nation in observance
of a National Day of Prayer on May 3, 1984; and
WHEREAS, we join in the prayers that will be offered for peace and to seek
God's guidance for our nation; and
WHEREAS, we ask that God will continue to protect us, guide us, unite us
and to make us truly "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors, County of
Contra Costa, State of California, does hereby program a National Day of Prayer
in Contra Costa County and call upon every citizen of this great County to gather
together to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity of hearts and peace
for all mankind.
1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisorsonthe date shown.
ATTESTED:
J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
and ex officio Clerk of the Board
L C� , Deputy
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Orig. Dept.: Clerk of the Board
CC: County Administrator
Supervisor Torlakson
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