ENROLLED HOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. 1030	By:	Denney, Ritze and Roberts (Sean)

A Resolution observing May 5, 2011, as the National Day of Prayer.

WHEREAS, prayer, the act of offering reverent devotions to God, is the cornerstone of this great nation; and

WHEREAS, through prayer we are able to speak directly to the Creator and petition for heavenly blessings; and

WHEREAS, prayer is a source of solace in times of tragedy and a means of giving thanks in times of happiness; and

WHEREAS, often, in this modern world, we lose sight of the great power of prayer to bring meaning into our lives; and

WHEREAS, it is proper to reflect on the strength that prayer provides and the role prayer has played in the history of our country; and

WHEREAS, throughout the United States, May 5, 2011, is being observed as the National Day of Prayer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT Thursday, May 5, 2011, is hereby observed in the State of Oklahoma as the National Day of Prayer.

Adopted by the House of Representatives the 5th day of May, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives