New Mexico Proclamation (August 4, 1994) signed by Governor Bruce King declaring October 16-October 22, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week." (Similar Proclamations were signed August 31, 1993 and September 25, 1991):
<WHEREAS, The Governor of the State of New Mexico desires to recognize and commemorate the Christian Heritage of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, The Christian Heritage of our nation is recognized in the accomplishments of such renowned individuals as Christopher Columbus, William Bradford, George Washington, John Hancock, Abigail Adams, Noah Webster, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson; and
WHEREAS, It is important that our children learn the complete history of our nation, including the historical Christian Heritage, from the establishment of our nation to the present date; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of our great state and nation may be fully educated about the Christian Heritage of our nation through the voluntary exercise of their constitutional right to the freedom of educational choice; and
WHEREAS, The Christian faith has been historically documented as a foundational influence on the inception, formation, structure and culture of our nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce King, Governor of the State of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim October 16 through 22, 1994, as:
"CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK"
In New Mexico, Attest
Stephanie Gonzales, Secretary of State
Done at the Executive office this 4th day of August, 1994. Witness my hand and the Great Seal
Of the State of New Mexico.
Bruce King, Governor.> 1994NM001
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1994NM001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). New Mexico, August 4, 1994, the State of New Mexico issued an Executive Proclamation declaring October 16-October 22, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by Governor Bruce King and Secretary of State Stephanie Gonzales. Similar Proclamations were signed August 31, 1993 and September 25, 1991. Maria D. Bozone, Citizens for Excellence in Education, 10200 2nd Street NW #28, Albuquerque, NM 87114-898-8707. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).