Backup Documents 04/27/2021 Item #16H 2 16H 2
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 5. 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 70' 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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