Bill Text: TX HR26 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 26 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: Recognizing May 7, 2015, as National Day of Prayer in Texas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-01 - Reported enrolled [HR26 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR26-Introduced.html

	84R1477 RA-D

	By: Price	H.R. No. 26



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 64th annual National Day of Prayer is taking
	place on May 7, 2015; and
	WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have an
	enduring history in America and date back to 1775, when the Second
	Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in
	forming a nation; and
	WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of prayer
	and fasting in 1863; the annual National Day of Prayer was
	established when President Harry Truman signed a joint resolution
	by Congress in 1952; the permanent date was set in 1988 by President
	Ronald Reagan, who chose the first Thursday in May for the
	observance; and
	WHEREAS, Prayer has remained an integral part of this
	country's rich history, and the National Day of Prayer is an
	opportunity for citizens of all faiths to gather and express
	gratitude for the many blessings and liberties that we have and to
	pray for this nation, its people, and its leaders; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize May 7, 2015, as National Day of Prayer
	in Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That all Texans be encouraged to set aside a
	particular moment on this day to participate in this meaningful
	spiritual event and to encourage their friends and neighbors to
	observe this year's National Day of Prayer according to their own
	faith or practice.