Agenda 04/27/2021 Item #16H 2 (Proclamation - Ntional Day of Prayer in Collier County)16.H.2
04/27/2021
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, "National Day of Prayer" is a day set aside by Congress for all
Americans to pray and reaffirm the spiritual principles on which this
nation is founded; and
WHEREAS, a National Day of Prayer was called for by the first Continental
Congress in 1775 and called for by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863;
and
WHEREAS, in 1952, Congress established National Day of Prayer as an annual
event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Harry S.
Truman; 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, prayer has comforted us in times of sorrow and tribulation and given us
strength and hope for the future. We ask God to keep His hand upon
us and bless Collier County, the great State of Florida, and the United
States of America; and
WHEREAS, prayer is encouraged in this time of a worldwide pandemic affecting the
lives, lifestyles, and wellbeing of millions of people; and
WHEREAS, this year is the 70t" anniversary of the consecutive annual observance
of the National Day of Prayer and the theme, "Lord pour out your love,
life and liberty", is based on 2 Corinthians 3:17; and
WHEREAS, a National Day of Prayer gives us an opportunity as a community to
pray for our community, our nation, and our world; and
WHEREAS, all people are encouraged to recognize the day, to participate in
National Day of Prayer ceremonies, and reflect and pray during this
National Day of Prayer on May 6, 2021 in Collier County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 6, 2021 be designated as
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of April 2021.
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16.H.2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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16.H.2
04/27/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.2
Doc ID: 15639
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 6, 2021 as National Day of Prayer in Collier
County. The proclamation will be mailed to Susan Thigpen, New Hope Ministries.
Meeting Date: 04/27/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/19/2021 9:31 AM
Submitted by:
Title: — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
04/19/2021 9:31 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Maryto Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 04/19/2021 10:22 AM
Completed 04/19/2021 3:48 PM
04/27/2021 9:00 AM
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