NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
WHEREAS, National Days of Prayer have been a part of our country’s heritage since they were declared by the First Continental Congress in 1775; and
WHEREAS, the 57th observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held May 1, 2008, as mandated by both house of Congress and by our President; and
WHEREAS, leaders of our nation have relied upon the power of prayer throughout American History; and
WHEREAS, we as a nation give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy and pray that the state of Wyoming and its people will continue to be blessed and protected; and
WHEREAS, Psalm 28:7 states: “The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped.”; and
WHEREAS, this year’s National Day Prayer theme is “Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield.”
NOW THEREFORE, I, DAVE FREUDENTHAL, Governor of the State of Wyoming, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2008, to be
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
in Wyoming.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Executive Seal of the Governor of Wyoming to be affixed this 4th day of March, 2008
Dave Freudenthal
Governor