American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Louisiana Proclamation (March 20, 1995) signed by Governor Edwin W. Edwards declaring November 19-November 25, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (Similar Proclamations were also signed March 23, 1994; June 30, 1993): <WHEREAS, throughout the history of our country, prayer has been recognized by our leaders in times of war and peace as a vital part of maintaining a strong national character, and necessary to procure the blessings of a just and benevolent God upon our government and people; and WHEREAS, the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation was put forth by Samuel Adams as a "National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer" and...

West Virginia Proclamation (February 10, 1995) signed by Governor Gaston Caperton declaring November 19-November 25, 1993, as "Christian Heritage Week": <WHEREAS, West Virginia is richly blessed in natural beauty and natural resources, reflecting God's miracle of creation; and, WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia and the United States guarantees freedom of religious speech and worship to all citizens of the Mountain State; and WHEREAS, for many West Virginians, life in the one-room schoolhouse began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and Bible reading; and WHEREAS, Psalm 127:1 warns, Except the Lord build the house, they...

Illinois Proclamation (February 1, 1995) signed by Governor Jim Edgar declaring November 19-25, 1995, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (Similar Proclamations were also signed April 5, 1994; June 24, 1993): <WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage of our state and nation; THEREFORE, I, Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois, proclaim November 19-25, 1995, as CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK...

South Carolina Proclamation (November 20, 1994) signed by Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week." (A similar Proclamation was signed November 21, 1993.): <WHEREAS, We each have been richly blessed by The Almighty whose divine providence our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of America as a free and independent nation; and WHEREAS, the contributions of faith and traditions of our people are often reflected in the prayers offered preceding each day's opening of Congress and the General Assembly of this state; and WHEREAS, The importance of our Christian Heritage to...

Kentucky Proclamation (November 18, 1994) signed by Governor Brereton C. Jones declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week": <WHEREAS, The Pilgrim fathers, in the Mayflower Compact, America's first written constitution, made a Covenant with Almighty God to "form a civil body politic" "for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith;" and WHEREAS, Our Founding Fathers recognized that obedience to our Sovereign Lord was the key to national prosperity, and security, and WHEREAS, The Lord of Glory is recognized in all fifty state constitutions as the Chief Cornerstone of civil government and of all other American institutions,...