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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 S. Truman signed it into
law; and,
WHEREAS, in 1988 Congress and President Ronald Reagan amended the low 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 held at the Collier County Courthouse steps at 12:00 noon
and at the Golden Gate Community Center at 7:00 p.m., as well as an event
in Everglades City. All are invited to attend.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 4, 2017, be designated as
"National Prayer Day"
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PENNY TA,!' OR, AIRMAN
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