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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 63rd annual National Day of Prayer is taking |
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place on May 1, 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans h |
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ave always relied on prayer to help |
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navigate that daily miracle we call life; the first settlers prayed |
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for the will to survive in the harsh environment of their new |
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homeland, and the colonists united under their appeals to a higher |
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power during the dark days of the Revolution; in the midst of the |
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Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of prayer for |
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a divided country, seeking God's blessings and support in the |
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restoration of peace; and |
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WHEREAS, The annual National Day of Prayer was established |
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when President Harry Truman signed a joint resolution by Congress |
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in 1952; the permanent date was set in 1988 by President Ronald |
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Reagan, who chose the first Thursday in May for the observance; and |
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WHEREAS, Prayer is an integral part of this country's moral |
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foundation and Judeo-Christian history, and its power continues to |
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help Americans gain strength and sustenance in times of uncertainty |
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and fear, joy and challenge; the National Day of Prayer is an |
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opportunity for citizens to gather together and express gratitude |
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for the many gifts and liberties that we have, and to pray for this |
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great nation, its people, and its leaders; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 1, 2014, as the National Day of |
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Prayer in Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That Texans be encouraged to join together on this |
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day to participate in this meaningful spiritual event. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2821 was adopted by the House on May |
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26, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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