Bill Text: GA HR2087 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: National Day of Prayer; May 6, 2010; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-20 - House Read and Adopted [HR2087 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2087-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 2087
By: Representative Ralston of the 7th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing May 6, 2010, as a National Day of Prayer; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, since our nation's founding, Americans have turned to prayer for inspiration, strength, and guidance; and

WHEREAS, a National Day of Prayer was first established by the Continental Congress in 1775, and the United States Congress in 1952 approved a joint resolution setting aside a day each year to recognize the tradition of prayer in our land; and

WHEREAS, a National Day of Prayer enables the people of this nation to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions; and

WHEREAS, there have been 135 national calls to prayer, humility, fasting, and thanksgiving by the President of the United States since 1789; and

WHEREAS, there have been 57 presidential proclamations for a National Day of Prayer and this year's National Day of Prayer will be observed on May 6, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer encourages Americans of every faith to give thanks for God's many blessings and to pray for each other and our nation; and

WHEREAS, on this day it is fitting that we pray especially for the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving their country around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body acknowledge the importance of faith and prayer in life and recognize May 6, 2010, as a National Day of Prayer.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to members of the public and the press.
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