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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
May 2, 1985 as a National ) RESOLUTION NO. 85/163
Day of Prayer )
WHEREAS the United States of America began with a national
dependence on the Providence of God and the freedom of religion; and
WHEREAS in 1775 the Continental Congress proclaimed the
first National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS by joint resolution of Congress in April 1952 the
recognition of a particular day set aside each year as a National Day
of Prayer has become a cherished national tradition; and
WHEREAS in recognition of the ever-increasing blessings and
abundance God has bestowed on our nation, we join with the rest of our
nation in observance of a National Day of Prayer on May 2, 1985;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County does hereby PROCLAIM May 2, 1985 as a National
Day of Prayer, and call upon all citizens of Contra Costa County to
gather together to pray, each after his or her own manner, giving thanks
to God for the blessings He has bestowed on us and remembering those of
our society who are in need of help.
PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on April 9, 1985 by
unanimous vote of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an order entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board ofSupervisors affixed this
9th day of April , 1985.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By: Deputy Clerk