American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Mississippi Proclamation (October 5, 1992) signed by Governor Kirk Fordice declaring October 11-October 17, 1992, as "Christian Heritage Week": <WHEREAS, The people of the State of Mississippi desire 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, The rights of citizens to be fully educated as to the Christian Heritage of our nation is recognized by the United States as...

United States Congress (August 11, 1992) U.S. Representative Nick Joe Rahall II introduced legislation in the 102nd Congress to declare November 22 through November 28, 1992, as "America's Christian Heritage Week." (Reintroduce in the 103rd Congress as Christian Heritage Resolution, H.J. 113). As recorded in the Congressional Record, Vol 138, No. 1, Washington, Wednesday, August 12, 1992, the legislation reads: <America's Christian Heritage Week Hon. Nick Joe Rahall, II of West Virginia in the House of Representatives Tuesday, August 11, 1992 Mr. Rahall. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a House joint resolution calling for the designation of Thanksgiving week...

South Carolina Proclamation (July 26, 1992) signed by Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., declaring July 26-August 1, 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...

Kentucky (July 14, 1992) in the Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Legislature, passed Kentucky Revised Statute, Title XIII, Education, 158.195, regarding conduct of schools, which was signed into law by Governor Brereton Jones: <158.195. Reading and posting in public schools of texts and documents on American history and heritage.-Local school boards may allow any teacher or administrator in a public school district of the Commonwealth to read or post in a public school building, classroom, or event any excerpts or portions of the National Motto, the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Preamble to the Kentucky Constitution, the...

Alaska Proclamation (July 2, 1992) signed by Governor Walter J. Hickel declaring November 22-November 28, 1992, as "Christian Heritage Week": <Alaska has been richly blessed in natural beauty, reflecting God's miracle of creation. The importance of Christian Heritage to the traditions and values of our state is immeasurable. 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. The community church serves a vital function in binding folks together and providing crucial education and charitable services. Teaching future generations of our state the all important role of...