Rhode Island Proclamation (November 17, 1993) signed by Governor Bruce Sundlun declaring November 21-November 27, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week":
<WHEREAS, On behalf of the citizens of the State of Rhode Island, I am pleased to join with The Concord Christian Connection in recognizing Christian Heritage Week, November 21-27, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Rhode Island legislature begins each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and
WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations guarantees religious freedom to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, As Governor, I am pleased to recognize this Thanksgiving Week as Christian Heritage Week; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce Sundlun, Governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, do hereby proclaim,
November 21-27, 1993 "CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK"
in the State Rhode Island.
In recognition whereof I have hereby set my hand and caused the Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations to be hereunto affixed this 17th day of November, 1993.
Bruce Sundlun, Governor
Barbara M. Leonard, Secretary of State.> 1993RI001
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1993RI001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Rhode Island, November 17, 1993, the State of Rhode Island issued an Executive Proclamation declaring November 21-November 27, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week," signed by Governor Bruce Sundlun and Secretary of State Barbara M. Leonard. Courtesy of Bruce Barilla, Christian Heritage Week Ministry (P.O. Box 58, Athens, W.V. 24712; 304-384-7707, 304-384-9044 fax).