HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-29 National Day of PrayerRESOLUTION NO. 94 - 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PARKLAND, FLORIDA DECLARING THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1994,
AS A DAY OF PRAYER IN THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is a tradition first
proclaimed by the Continental Congress in 1775; and
WHEREAS, prayer is part of our nation's heritage and
despite our diversity we should be able to come together in an
attitude of prayer because 98 percent of Americans say they believe
in God; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, legislation setting aside the first
Thursday of May in each year as a National Day of Prayer was passed
unanimously by both Houses of Congress and signed by President
Ronald Reagan; and
WHEREAS, in light of the racial unrest, rioting,
earthquakes, hurricanes and other disasters that have wrecked havoc
on our nation, America needs prayer now more than ever before; and
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for
Americans of all faiths to join in united prayer to acknowledge our
dependence on God to give thanks for blessings received, to request
healing for wounds endured, and to ask God to guide our leaders and
bring wholeness to the United States and her citizens; and
WHEREAS, Congress has declared Thursday, May 5, 1994, as
the 43rd consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to give thanks to God
by observing this day in the City of Parkland when all may
acknowledge our blessings and express gratitude for them, while
recognizing the need for strengthening religious and moral values
in our City, State and Nation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That this City does hereby proclaim May
5, 1994, as "A Day of Prayer in the City of Parkland" and urges the
citizens of this City to observe this day in ways appropriate to
its importance and significance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 4th DAY OF MAY, 1994.
SUSAN ARMSTRONG, C.H.C., CITY CLERK