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PAG LIN 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 2 BY VEENSTRA, BEHN, SCHUERER, JOHNSON, GREINER, 1 3 REDWINE, GASKILL, ZIEMAN, REHBERG, McKINLEY, 1 4 and BOETTGER 1 5 A Resolution designating May 3, 2001, as statewide 1 6 Prayer Day. 1 7 WHEREAS, a "Prayer Day" was first proclaimed by the 1 8 Continental Congress in 1775; and 1 9 WHEREAS, it is fitting that we in the state of Iowa 1 10 observe a day when we acknowledge our many blessings 1 11 and express gratitude to God while recognizing the 1 12 need to strengthen the religious and moral values in 1 13 our land; and 1 14 WHEREAS, the national association for prayer 1 15 promotes a statewide "Prayer Day" in Iowa to bring 1 16 peace, unity, and healing to our people; and 1 17 WHEREAS, a number of states across America will 1 18 recognize the power of prayer by participating in 1 19 bringing people together to pray for our schools, 1 20 cities, states, and nation; and 1 21 WHEREAS, students at all levels of education should 1 22 be encouraged to begin their school day with the 1 23 pledge of allegiance, to begin the school day on a 1 24 positive note and reintroduce a worthy patriotic 1 25 program forgotten by many, and instill some 1 26 traditional values and morals, which are much needed 1 27 in this society; NOW THEREFORE, 1 28 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That May 3, 2001, be 1 29 designated as "Iowa Prayer Day" and all citizens are 1 30 urged to reflect on the role of prayer as a 2 1 fundamental part of the nation's heritage and that, in 2 2 seeking divine guidance, there is unifying power for 2 3 citizens from a diverse number of religious 2 4 backgrounds. 2 5 LSB 3420SS 79 2 6 vl/cls/14
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