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May 02, 2024 National Day of Prayer prodamation by the 04por of tbC Ctp of M¢ntOn, Texas To all to Wboin tbege preoent5 s;ball come, Oreeting5: WHEREAS, the 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 set forth the first Thursday of May of each year as a National Day of Prayer; and WHEREAS, throughout the history of this great nation,many citizens and leaders have and do rely on the power of prayer and their faith in God; and WHEREAS, there will be a citywide gathering on May 2nd in the Amphitheater at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse on Loop 288 at noon,at which time people 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; and NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, do hereby declare and proclaim the 2nd day of May 2024 as "NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER DAY" in the City of Denton. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 16th day of April 2024. GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY BY: Aeu YL 44��--