HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2023 Proclamation - National Day of Prayer, May 4thProclamation
WHEREAS,Prayer to the Almighty God is regarded by millions as the most important utterance of
mankind for its benefit; and
WHEREAS, Our nation was founded by single-minded men and women seeking wisdom and
guidance through prayer to the God who has ears to hear; and
WHEREAS,Prayer has aided us in all times where support and guidance was needed; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we should give thanks for the freedom and prosperity which our nation,
state and city enjoys and to pray for the continued guidance and comfort which God has
graciously bestowed upon this nation since its inception; and
WHEREAS,The Day of Prayer is a time set aside for Americans to pray to their heavenly Father and
to reaffirm the spiritual principles upon which our nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, The State of Florida and the United States of America can, and will, benefit from prayer
by its faithful and prayerful residents; and
WHEREAS, Across our land on May 4th, Americans will unite at specific times in prayer for our
nation and state to acknowledge our dependence upon God, to give thanks for the
many blessings our country has received from Him, to recognize our need for personal
and corporate renewal of moral values and to invoke God’s blessings upon our leaders.
Now, Therefore, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby recognize May 4, 2023, as
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
and urges all citizens in the City of Ocoee to pray with diligence and seek the face of Almighty God to direct
our paths in the days and years ahead.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
2nd day of May, 2023.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
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