AJR37: Joint Resolution Text

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2017 - 2018 LEGISLATURE

2017 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 37

April 26, 2017 - Introduced by Representatives Macco, Schraa, Katsma, Kulp, Murphy, Jacque, Tittl, Weatherston, Crowley and Duchow, cosponsored by Senators Kapenga, Darling, Nass and Stroebel. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR37,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 4, 2017, as Wisconsin Day of Prayer.

AJR37,1,4 Whereas, because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in American tradition; and

AJR37,1,6 Whereas, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation; and

AJR37,1,7 Whereas, the National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage; and

AJR37,1,10 Whereas, since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history; and

AJR37,1,12 Whereas, each year, the president signs a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day; and

AJR37,1,14 Whereas, a day of prayer enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions; and

AJR37,2,2 Whereas, this is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens from all backgrounds; and

AJR37,2,4 Whereas, this day stands as a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people; now, therefore, be it

AJR37,2,6 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature proclaims May 4, 2017, as Wisconsin Day of Prayer.

AJR37,2,7 (End)