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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, throughout our history, prayer has been an anchor for countless Americans
searching for strength and wisdom in times of struggle and sharing hope and gratitude in seasons of
joy. In public reflections on life’s many blessings and in quiet moments during life’s most difficult
trials, Americans of nearly every background and faith have turned to prayer for comfort and
inspiration. Prayer is a sacred right protected by free speech and religious liberty enshrined in our
Constitution, and it continues to lift our spirits as we navigate the challenges of our time; and
WHEREAS, on this day, we recognize the healing power of prayer, especially as we recover
from the trauma and loss of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Today is also a moment of reflection when we
are called to address some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced — saving our planet from
the existential threat of climate change; responding to attacks on democracy at home and abroad; and
living up to our Nation’s promise of liberty, justice, and equality for all; and
WHEREAS, as the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “There is a need we all have
in these days and times for some help which comes from outside ourselves.” Across our diverse and
cherished beliefs, on this National Day of Prayer, no matter how or whether we pray, we are all called
to look outside ourselves. Let us find in our hearts and prayers the determination to put aside our
differences, come together, and truly see one another as fellow Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 5, 2022, as
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
In Georgetown, Texas