Maryland Proclamation (November 24, 1996) signed by Governor Parris N. Glendening declaring November 24-November 30, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week":
<WHEREAS, The United States has a glorious history of religious freedom, extending from our founding fathers to modern times...and, Christians have been a strong influence in our nation and our government ever since the start; and
WHEREAS, Steadfast faith sustained our forefathers' survival through years of hardship, isolation and suffering; and
WHEREAS, On June 21, 1776, John Adams wrote, "Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand"; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on thanks for the blessings our nation has received and remember how much Christians have helped our nation reach its current majestic status.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Parris N. Glendening, Governor of the State of Maryland, do hereby proclaim November 24-30, 1996 as America's Christian Heritage Week in Maryland, and do commend this observance to all of our citizens.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland this 24th day of November One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-six.
Parris N. Glendening, Governor
John J. Willis, Secretary of State.> 1996MD001
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1996MD001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Maryland, November 24, 1996, in an Executive Proclamation declaring November 24-November 30, 1996, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by Governor Parris N. Glendening and Secretary of State John J. Willis. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).