Item B14
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 4/17/02
Division: Mayor McCoy
Bulk Item: Yes_No X
Department: BOCC-3
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2002 as Day of Prayer in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The National Day of Prayer was formally recognized to be the ftrst Thursday of every May by a joint
session of Congress in 1952.
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BUDGETED: Yes_No_
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REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
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WHEREAS, through the years our nation has come before God in repentance and prayer; and
WHEREAS, there is heightened anticipation regarding our Mure and that we have much to be thankful for;
WHEREAS, prayer has aided us in all times where support and guidance were needed; and
WHEREAS, all Americans should give thanks for the freedom and prosperity which our nation and state
enjoys and to pray for the continued guidance and comfort which God has .graciously bestowed upon this great
nation; and
WHEREAS, the annual National Day of Prayer was fonnally recognized to be the first Thursday of every
May by a joint session of Congress in 1952; and
WHEREAS, the county of Monroe, the state of Florida and the United States of America can and will benefit
from prayer by its faithful and prayerful residents; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 5111 anniversary of the annual observance of the National Day of Prayer,
and the theme, "America United Under God", based on Psalm 46: 1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-
pT8S6nt help in trouble;" and
WHEREAS, we join together as people of many faiths, each in his or her own manner, in homes or places
of worship, and pray for unity of the hearts of all mankind; and .
WHEREAS, on May 2"" Americans will unite in prayer for our nation and state to acknowledge our
dependence upon God, to give thanks for the many blessings our country has received; and
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County, Florida, I, CHARLES
'SONNY' MCCOY, do proclaim Thursday, May 2,2002 as
DAY OF PRAYER IN MONROE COUNTY
and invite an citizens to pray with diligence and obedience and seek the face of Almighty God to direct our paths in
the days and years ahead.
DATED this
17'" day of April, 2002.
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