As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 36
2025-2026
Representative Santucci
A R E S O L U T I O N
Recognizing the 74th annual National Day of Prayer,
May 1, 2025.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to take this opportunity to
recognize May 1, 2025, as the National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, National days of prayer have long been an integral part
of our nation’s heritage, inviting all Americans to unite in prayer
for our country and its leaders. In 1952, a joint action of the United
States Congress called upon the President to set aside one day each
year as a National Day of Prayer. To perpetuate this annual tradition,
the National Day of Prayer was officially designated as the first
Thursday of every May by legislation ratified in 1988 and revised in
1998; and
WHEREAS, Throughout our nation’s history, in times of war and
peace, prosperity and depression, joy and sorrow, national leaders and
individuals of all stations in life have prayed for guidance, wisdom,
and strength. As we face the enormous challenges inherent in a complex
and rapidly changing world, we can draw inspiration, faith, and
courage from the religious freedom given to us by America’s founding
fathers; and
WHEREAS, On the occasion of the National Day of Prayer, we
encourage all Ohioans to reflect on the role of religion in our
society and on the rights of all citizens to freedom of worship
granted under the Ohio Constitution and the Constitution of the United
States of America. It is our privilege and our responsibility to
reflect upon the tremendous historical significance and importance of
prayer in our society today; therefore be it
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As Adopted by the House
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,
recognize the National Day of Prayer, May 1, 2025, and, in so doing,
encourage all Ohioans to take part in this important observance; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of
Ohio.
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