AR 050410 Proclamation - National Day of Prayer

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24atiowl'Dag of'TraMer J&y 69 2010 C Whereas, the National Day of Prayer is a tradition in this country dating back to 1775 and on April 17, 1952, the United States Congress approved the Joint Resolution to set aside a National Day of Prayer to honor the religious diversity that our freedom permits; and W wrens, in 1988, the first Thursday in May was permanently chosen as National Day of Prayer; and IMIWS, the history of our nation is indelibly marked with the role that prayer has played in this nation, whereby, our great leaders turn to prayer in times of crisis and thanksgiving; and (U&I'WS, the virtues of prayer reflect a common bond; hopes and aspirations, sorrows and fears, remorse and renewed resolve, thanks and joyful praise, and love; and (Wereas, it is fitting that on National Day of Prayer we join with Americans across the country, representing all faiths and creeds, to unite in prayer to thank God for the blessings we have received and to ask for the wisdom to meet the challenges of the future; and f'M?'WS, in observance of this National Day of Prayer, we call upon the Almighty for continued blessings as we pray for wisdom and compassion in a time of indifference, comfort in a time of grief, understanding in a time of anger, protection a time of uncertainty and thanks for an abundant life. ' OIV t.�tCMPM, I Kelly J. Chastain, Mayor of the City of Colton, do hereby proclaim May 6, 2010, as the National Day of Prayer and urge all citizens to observe this day in keeping with their personal beliefs. Jn NAtness CWWre0 f, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the City of Colton to be affixed this 4th day of May 2010. -1-RA c.. k :.I. 'I ]AS FAIN. MAYOR DAVID?'ORO, MAY 'RO T[IN't RICI IARD IiI.AROSA, COUNCIL MEMI3f'.R VI 'EN -r YzA(n,U :. e0UNCIL MEMBER YUSAN OLIVA, COUNCIL EMBER DFIRDRE BENNETT, COUNCIL MEiMB1�R AI I:XI't:RE'_. COUN 1C PMV BI{R