HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04191994 - 94-196 I . (3
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Proclaiming )
May 5, 1994 as the "National )
Day of Prayer" ) RESOLUTION NO. 94/196
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 good of all people across our great nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors, County
of Contra Costa, California, that May 5, 1994 is PROCLAIMED 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 19th day of April, 1994, by unanimous vote
of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
a resolution entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on
the date aforesaid.
Introduce
Tom Powers, Chair
Supervisor, District I
Witness my hand and the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 19th day of April, 1994 . ,
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By
Deputy Clerc