Bill Text: GA HR2157 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: National Day of Prayer; recognize
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 4-1)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR2157 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2157-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2157
By:
Representatives Smith of the
168th,
Lane of the
167th,
Amerson of the
9th,
Dooley of the
38th,
Stout of the
19th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the National Day of Prayer; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States
when the Continental Congress issued a proclamation setting aside a day of
prayer in 1775; and
WHEREAS,
in 1863 Abraham Lincoln signed a Congressional Resolution calling for a national
day of prayer and in 1952, President Harry Truman signed into law a bill
proclaiming a national day of prayer which unanimously passed Congress;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1988, Congress designated the first Thursday in May as the National Day of
Prayer at the issuance of a proclamation by the President; and
WHEREAS,
the theme of the 2010 National Day of Prayer is "Prayer for such a time as
this," and is based upon Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of
trouble. He Cares for those who trust in Him"; and
WHEREAS,
as American troops continue fighting for liberty in various countries, American
citizens will celebrate their freedom to assemble, worship, and pray on the 59th
annual National Day of Prayer on May 6; and
WHEREAS,
recently, United States District Court Judge Barbara Crabb ruled the National
Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional because it encourages all citizens to
engage in prayer, which she states is an inherently religious activity that
serves no secular function; and
WHEREAS,
it is important for Americans to openly unite in religious expression and to
show America's dependence on God through the exercise of our First Amendment
rights; and
WHEREAS,
prayer is a powerful, uniting force and the most basic and personal form of
expression for countless Americans and this tradition that dates back to George
Washington is time honored and a vital piece of this nation's history and
legacy.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the National Day of Prayer on May 6, 2010, and call upon
Georgians to join in this important observance.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to members of the
public and the press.
