The Camden County Board of Commissioners has declared the following proclamation.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

MAY 1, 2008

A PROCLAMATION

BY THE CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CAMDEN, NORTH CAROLINA

WHEREAS, National Days of Prayer have been part of our country’s heritage since the first one was declared by the Continental Congress in 1775; and

WHEREAS, leaders of our Nation have relied upon the power of prayer throughout American history; and

WHEREAS, May 1, 2008, marks the 57th consecutive observance of the National Day of Prayer, as mandated by both Houses of Congress and by our President in Public Law 100-307; and

WHEREAS, it is good that we acknowledge that we are all God’s handiwork and that it is appropriate to call upon Him in prayer; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Camden County Board of Commissioners in Camden, North Carolina, does hereby proclaim May 1, 2008, as “NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER” in Camden, North Carolina and urge our citizens to join together in their homes, places of work, and places of worship, to pray for the unity of the hearts of all mankind and to continue in prayer for our State and our Nation.

This the 7th day of April, 2008.

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	Jeffrey B. Jennings, Chairman
	Camden County Board of Commissioners
(Seal)	ATTEST:
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	Ava J. Gurganus, Clerk to the Board