American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Idaho Proclamation (March 23, 1992) signed by Governor Cecil D. Andrus declaring October 16-22 as "Christian Heritage Week." (a similar Proclamation was signed March 23, 1992): <WHEREAS, the Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Idaho declares that "We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution."; and WHEREAS, Idaho has been richly blessed in natural beauty, reflecting God's miracle of creation; and the importance of our Christian Heritage to the traditions and values of Idaho is immeasurable; and WHEREAS, the...

Iowa Proclamation (October 4, 1994) signed by Governor Terry E. Branstad declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (A similar Proclamation was also signed on March 31, 1992): <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...

Alabama Proclamation (September 28, 1994) signed by Governor Jim Folsom declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week." (Similar Proclamations were also signed by Governor Jim Folsom on August 13, 1993; and by Governor Guy Hunt on December 23, 1992): <WHEREAS, the Preamble to the state Constitution says "We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution and form of government for the State of Alabama";...

Mississippi Proclamation (August 24, 1994) signed by Governor Kirk Fordice declaring November 20-November 26, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week.” (A similar Proclamation was also signed August 23, 1993.): <WHEREAS, In 1994, we again reflect on the goals set forth in past years to understand and recapture our Christian Heritage and to reestablish our original freedom of religious concepts; and... WHEREAS, James Madison also advocated, "The diffusion of the light of Christianity in our nation" in his Memorial and Remonstrance; and WHEREAS, Let us now refrain from excluding from our teachings, our textbooks and our thoughts the importance of religious values and...

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...