4.2 A Day of Prayer
WHEREAS, the National Day of prayer is a tradition first proclaimed by the Continental Congress
in 1775; and
WHEREAS, in 1951, the National Day of Prayer Breakfast became an event inaugurated by
leadership groups in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives;
and
WHEREAS, in 1988, legislation was unanimously ratified by both houses of Congress and signed
by President Ronald Reagan stating that the National Day of Prayer was to be
observed on the first Thursday of every May; and
WHER:::AS, this year will mark the 61 st 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 Salina
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; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, SAMANTHA ANGELL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SALINA, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM MAY 5, 2011 AS
A DAY OF PRAYER
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SALINA, AND I URGE ALL CITIZENS TO OBSERVE THIS DAY
IN WAYS RELFVANT TO ITS IMPORTANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the City of Salina, Kansas to be
affixed.
SAMANTHA ANGELL, Mayor