HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-05 Proclamation - Day of Prayer
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on April 17, 1952, the Congress of the United States approved the Joint
Resolution to provide for setting aside an appropriate day as a National Day of Prayer
(Public Law 81,324:66 Stat. 64); and
WHEREAS, the history of our nation is indelibly marked with the role that prayer has
played in the lives of individuals and the nation; and
WHEREAS, historically many of our greatest leaders have turned to prayer in times of
crisis and thanksgiving; and
WHEREAS, the virtues of prayer reflect a common bond between people to include
their hopes and aspirations, sorrows and fears, remorse and renewed resolve, thanks
and praise, joy and love;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim
May 5, 2022:
Day of Prayer
in the City of Tukwila and encourage the community to join me in recognizing this
special observance.
Presented this fifth day of May, 2022.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor