Louisiana Proclamation (March 20, 1995) signed by Governor Edwin W. Edwards declaring November 19-November 25, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (Similar Proclamations were also signed March 23, 1994; June 30, 1993):
<WHEREAS, throughout the history of our country, prayer has been recognized by our leaders in times of war and peace as a vital part of maintaining a strong national character, and necessary to procure the blessings of a just and benevolent God upon our government and people; and
WHEREAS, the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation was put forth by Samuel Adams as a "National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer" and was observed by Washington's army in the snowy fields of Valley Forge; and
WHEREAS, the observance of prayer encourages Americans to affirm our nation's spiritual roots, to acknowledge dependence on God and to enlist prayer for local, state and national leaders; and
WHEREAS, it is certainly fitting and proper that we in Louisiana observe a time where all in our communities may acknowledge our many blessings and express gratitude to God for them while recognizing the need for strengthening religious and moral values in our land; and
WHEREAS, it is important that we remember the need to stand in the grace of God every day and we should acknowledge the need to pray for our leaders in government; and
WHEREAS, a time should be set aside to focus on the wisdom of God in the heritage of the United States and the intention of our founding fathers that the counsel of God be always deeply rooted in our makeup and progress as a nation; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Edwin W. Edwards, Governor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim November 19-25, 1994 as
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK
in the State of Louisiana, and encourage all citizens to acknowledge and appreciate the religious heritage of our great state and nation.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana at the Capital in the City of Baton Rouge, on this the 20rd day of March A.D. 1995.
Edwin W. Edwards, Governor of Louisiana
Attest By The Governor, J.K., Secretary of State.> 1995LA001
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1995LA001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Louisiana, March 20, 1995, the State of Louisiana issued an Executive Proclamation declaring November 19-November 25, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by Governor Edwin W. Edwards and the Secretary of State, in the Capitol City of Baton Rouge. (Similar Proclamations were also signed March 23, 1994; June 30, 1993). Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).