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Luetkemeyer Statement on Importance of National Day of Prayer
Washington, DC,
May 5, 2011
Because of the faith of our founding fathers and the values that they instilled in our country, prayer has been a rich part of our American heritage. The National Day of Prayer allows us to remember the faith and wisdom of God that our founding fathers used to guide their decisions in the creation of our great nation.
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) issued the following statement in observance of the National Day of Prayer: “Because of the faith of our founding fathers and the values that they instilled in our country, prayer has been a rich part of our American heritage. The National Day of Prayer allows us to remember the faith and wisdom of God that our founding fathers used to guide their decisions in the creation of our great nation.” The National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 through a joint resolution proposed by Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The National Day of Prayer is observed on the first Thursday in May. ### |