Kentucky Proclamation (March 17, 1992) signed by Governor Brereton C. Jones declaring May 8-May 14, 1992, as "Christian Heritage Week":
<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, Brereton C. Jones, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, do hereby proclaim May 8-14, 1992 as
"CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK"
in recognition of our religious heritage.
Done At The Capitol, in the City of Frankfort, this the 17th day of March, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-two and in the year of the Commonwealth the Two Hundredth.
Brereton C. Jones, Governor
Robert A. Babbage, Secretary of State.> 1992KY001
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1992KY001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Kentucky, March 17, 1992, the Commonwealth of Kentucky issued an Executive Proclamation declaring May 8-May 14, 1992, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by the Office of the Governor Brereton C. Jones and Secretary of State Robert A. Babbage, in the Capitol City of Frankfort. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).