H.R. No. 917
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 58th annual National Day of Prayer is taking
place on May 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have an
enduring history in America and date back to 1775, when the First
Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in
forming a nation; and
WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of prayer
and fasting in 1863; the annual National Day of Prayer was
established when President Harry Truman signed a joint resolution
by Congress in 1952; the permanent date was set in 1988 by President
Ronald Reagan, who chose the first Thursday in May for the
observance; and
WHEREAS, Prayer has remained an integral part of this
country's rich history, and the National Day of Prayer is an
opportunity for citizens of all faiths to gather and express
gratitude for the many blessings and liberties that we have and to
pray for this nation, its people, and its leaders; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 7, 2009, as the National Day of
Prayer in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That all Texans be encouraged to set aside a
particular moment on this day to participate in this meaningful
spiritual event and to encourage their friends and neighbors to
observe this year's National Day of Prayer according to their own
faith or practice.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 917 was adopted by the House on May 7,
2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House