Backup Documents 04/24/2018 Item #16H2 toile
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, "A National Day of Prayer" was called for by the first Continental Congress
in 1775 and was first established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863; and,
WHEREAS, in 1952, Congress unanimously voted to establish a National Day of Prayer.
The day was made official when President Harry 5. Truman signed it into
law; and,
WHEREAS, in 1988 Congress and President Ronald Reagan amended the law to designate
the first Thursday in May as "National Day of Prayer"; and,
WHEREAS, most of the National Day of Prayer efforts are geared at praying for the
nation, government leaders, the President, Congressmen, and local officials.
There are large gatherings on the Mall in Washington D.C. and in thousands
of cities across America; and,
WHEREAS, National Day of Prayer gives us an opportunity to come together as a
community and pray for our community, our nation, and our world; and,
WHEREAS, local events are being held on May 3, 2018, at locations in Collier County.
All are invited to attend.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 3, 2018, be designated as
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of April, 2018.
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