Iowa Proclamation (October 4, 1994) signed by Governor Terry E. Branstad declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (A similar Proclamation was also signed on March 31, 1992):
<WHEREAS, Our state has been richly blessed in natural beauty, reflecting God's miracle of creation; and
WHEREAS, The importance of Christian Heritage to the traditions and values of our state is immeasurable; and
WHEREAS, Religious holidays, festivals and celebrations have brought welcome respite from weary labor, as well as renewed respect and meaning for nature's seasons of change; and
WHEREAS, The community church serves a vital function in binding folk together and providing crucial education and charitable services; and
WHEREAS, Teaching future generations of our state the all important role of Christian Heritage is of crucial concern to citizens of all faiths:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim November 20-November 26, 1994, as
"CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK'
in Iowa, in recognition of our religious heritage,
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed. Done at Des Moines this 4th day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred ninety-four.
Terry E. Branstad, Governor
Attest Elaine Baxter, Secretary of State> 1994IA001
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1994IA001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Iowa, October 4, 1994, the State of Iowa issued an Executive Proclamation declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by the Office of Governor, Terry E. Branstad and Secretary of State Elaine Baxter, in the Capitol City of Des Moine. A similar Proclamation was also signed on March 31, 1992. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).