American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Arkansas Proclamation (August 21, 1996) signed by Governor Mike Huckabee declaring November 24-November 30, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week": <WHEREAS, Arkansas is richly blessed in natural beauty and natural resources, reflecting God's miracle of creation; and WHEREAS, for many Arkansans, life in the one-room schoolhouse began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of Arkansas declares, "We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government, for our civil and religious liberty,...do ordain and establish this Constitution"; and WHEREAS,...

Kentucky Proclamation (August 1, 1996) signed by Governor Paul E. Patton declaring November 24-November 30, 1996, as "Christian Heritage Week”: <WHEREAS, We the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political, and religious liberties, we enjoy; and WHEREAS, Our Christian heritage provides an important context for understanding our past which is the key to planning our future; and WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln in his great prayer proclamation said, "It is the duty of nations to own their dependence on the overruling power of God" and, "That those nations only are blessed whose God is the...

Mississippi Proclamation (July 23, 1996) signed by Governor Kirk Fordice declaring November 24-November 30, 1996, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (A similar Proclamation was also signed November 16, 1995.): <WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi is richly blessed in natural beauty and superb resources, reflecting God's miracle of creation; and WHEREAS, the writings of the Founding Fathers of this nation, as well as the writings and speeches of those who have led our nation in times of war and peace, clearly demonstrate a consistent and fervent belief in God and the blessings that accrue from Christian beliefs and ideals; and WHEREAS, the Declaration...

Michigan Proclamation (July 1, 1996) signed by Governor John Engler declaring November 24-November 30, 1996, as "Christian Heritage Week." (A similar Proclamation was issued April 7, 1994): <WHEREAS, The State of Michigan has been blessed with beautiful rivers, lakes, fields, forests, and a people who-through hard work and intellectual effort and toil-have made cultural, industrial, agricultural, and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for our citizens; and WHEREAS, in addition to having many blessings for which to be thankful, our society is also faced with difficult challenges, international unrest, and uncertain and changing times which test our working people and...

New York Proclamation (November 19, 1995) signed by Governor George E. Pataki declaring November 19-November 25, 1995, as "Christian Heritage Week": <The Christian heritage of our nation is recognized in the writings and accomplishments of our citizens and in public documents and utterances made by many prominent Americans, including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Patrick Henry. The history of the Christian faith and traditions of our people is reflected in practices in our public institutions and by our government officials. The importance of our Christian heritage to our institutions' values and vision is invaluable and teaching...