HRES 334
Recognizing May 2, 2019, as the 31st anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled "An Act to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated", approved May 5, 1988, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1988.
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This House Resolution recognizes May 2, 2019, as the 31st anniversary of the National Day of Prayer, established in 1988. It acknowledges the importance of prayer in American history and culture, citing numerous examples of leaders and lawmakers expressing the value of prayer during times of crisis and thanksgiving. The resolution reaffirms the tradition of opening legislative sessions with prayer and emphasizes the day’s significance as a unifying event for all Americans.
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Alexander X. Mooney
Bill Flores
Bill Johnson
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