Delaware Proclamation (November 14, 1993) signed by Governor Thomas R. Carper declaring November 14-20, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week":
<WHEREAS, our nation was founded on the belief that religious freedom was an inherent right of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Delaware states that "Through Divine Goodness, all men have by nature the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences..."; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 stated: "It is impossible to build an empire without our Father's aid. I believe the sacred writings which say that 'Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it'" (Psalm 127:1); and
WHEREAS, George Washington enunciated: "animated alone by the pure spirit of Christianity, and conducting ourselves as the faithful subjects of our free government, we may enjoy every temporal and spiritual felicity"; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote: "Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed the conviction that these liberties are the gift of God?"; and
WHEREAS, James Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution, advocated "the diffusion of the light of Christianity in our nation" in his Memorial and Remonstrance; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Henry quoted Proverbs 14:34 for our nation: "Righteousness alone can exalt a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people"; and
WHEREAS, George Mason, in his Virginia Declaration of Rights, forerunner to our U.S. Bill of Rights, affirmed: "That it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other"; and
WHEREAS, these, and many other truly great men and women of America, giants in the structuring of American history, were Christian statesman of caliber and integrity who relied on their religious beliefs for guidance, strength and comfort.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, Thomas R. Carper, Governor, and Ruth Ann Minner, Lieutenant Governor, of the State of Delaware, do hereby declare November 14-20, 1993, as
"CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK"
in the State of Delaware, and urge all citizens to recognize the importance of this event.> 1993DE001
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1993DE001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Delaware, November 14, 1993, the State of Delaware issued an Executive Proclamation declaring November 14-20, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by Governor Thomas R. Carper, and Lieutenant Governor Ruth Ann Minner. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).