LRB-4697/1
SRM:nwn:jf
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
April 22, 2010 - Introduced by Representatives Strachota, Ziegelbauer,
LeMahieu, Gunderson, M. Williams, Kleefisch, Suder, Kestell, Vos,
Spanbauer, Davis, Townsend, Zipperer, Kerkman, Brooks, Kaufert, A. Ott
and Huebsch, cosponsored by Senators Lazich, Grothman, Kedzie, Kapanke,
Leibham and Darling. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR134,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming May 6, 2010, as Wisconsin Day of Prayer.
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Whereas, because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer
3and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in
4American tradition; and
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Whereas, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first
6Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation; and
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Whereas, the National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage; and
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Whereas, since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress
9asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has
10continued through our history; and
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Whereas, each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all
12Americans to pray on this day; and
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Whereas, last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S.
14territories signed similar proclamations; and
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1Whereas, a day of prayer enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our
2founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions; and
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Whereas, this is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens
4from all backgrounds; and
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Whereas, this day stands as a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His
6guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people; and
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Whereas, on April 15, 2010, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of
8Wisconsin struck down the statute establishing the National Day of Prayer; now,
9therefore, be it
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10Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature
11proclaims May 6, 2010, as Wisconsin Day of Prayer.
