May 05, 2022 National Day of Prayer Vrodamation
by the
vapor of the Vtp of Menton, Xexao
Eo all to Whom tbe5e pregent5 5ltall come,
greetings:
WHEREAS, National Day of Prayer was first declared in 1775 when the Continental Congress
appealed to the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming this nation, and on May 5,
1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the first Thursday in May of each year the
National Day of Prayer;and
WHEREAS, throughout the history ofthis great nation,many citizens and leaders rely on the power
of prayer and their faith in God; and
WHEREAS, there will be a citywide gathering on May 5th at the Denton County Administrative
Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Drive,Denton 76208,at 12 pm,at which time people will
come together to pray for the seven centers of influence: government leaders on all
levels, our military, the media, the business community, education, churches, and
families.
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and
proclaim the 5th day of May 2022 as
"NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER"
in the City of Denton and encourage citizens to gather on May 5,2022 to pray for
our nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the offWl seal of the City of Denton, Texas to be affixed this the
day of May,2022.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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