Whereas, our national leaders have historically called on the prayers of the people, without regard to their religious affiliation, to meet the crises that have faced our nation; and

Whereas, the National Day of Prayer was first proclaimed by the Continental Congress of 1975 and President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thursday, April 30, 1863, as a day of prayer as "An effective remedy for national ills for all people in all nations"; and

Whereas, by joining together on this very important day, we are reminding ourselves and the entire nation of the strong presence of prayer in our daily lives;

NOW. THEREFORE I, DONALD L. CARCIERI, GOVENOR OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM,

May 6. 2004
as
National Day of Prayer

in the State of Rhode Island and call on all citizens to join me in recognizing the importance of this day.

In recognition whereof, I hereby set my hand and
caused the Seal of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations to be hereunto affixed this
6th day of May 2004.

Donald L. Carcieri
Governor