| WHEREAS, throughout our Nation's and Territory's history, we have turned to prayer, whether in times of joy or in times of uncertainty; in prayer, we have sought guidance, protection, assistance or forgiveness; and WHEREAS, each year since 1952, the Congress of the United States has set aside and proclaimed the first Thursday of May of each year as a "National Day of Prayer", to give thanks for the many Blessings the Good Lord has bestowed on us; and
WHEREAS, National Day commemorating Thursday, May 5th, 2011 of Prayer in the United the 60th anniversary of this has been designated as States Virgin Islands, historic celebration; and
WHEREAS, faith and prayer are important for the guidance they provide in our lives; and
WHEREAS, we can congregate, worship and pray freely, whether in public or in private, as exercise of religion is one of our most cherished and fundamental freedoms; and
WHEREAS, this annual observance has become a unifying force, not only for citizens of our great Nation, but also for residents of the Territory who come from the various religions of the world;
and
WHEREAS, allowing us to and prayer unites people, overcome the trials and sustaining, healing and tribulations we face daily;
and
WHEREAS, it is especially
important that we continuously give thanks and show our gratitude, humility, and appreciation for our Heavenly Father's continued guidance, wisdom and support, both in
good times and in bad, for He is our rock and our salvation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P. de Jongh, Jr., Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 5th, 2011 as "National Day of Prayer" in the United States Virgin Islands commemorating the 60th anniversary of this historic celebration. I call upon the residents of the Territory to join with me in observing the occasion, where persons of diverse faiths can express and live their most cherished beliefs
freely.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause
the Seal. of the Government of the Virgin Islands
of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, this 17th Day of March, A.D., 2011.
John P.
de Jongh, Jr.
Governor
Attest:
Gregory
R. Francis
Lieutenant Governor
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