Governor Jan Brewer Celebrates 60th Annual National Day of Prayer

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Governor Jan Brewer today celebrated National Day of Prayer in conjunction with millions across the country by issuing May 5, 2011, "Arizona Day of Prayer" through an official proclamation.

"Today we lift our nation and its leaders up in prayer and ask for wisdom, guidance, unity and peace," said Governor Brewer. "Led by the tradition of our forefathers, let us join together and give praise for the blessings He has bestowed upon us." Public calls to prayer are an honored American tradition going back to the days of George Washington.

The National Day of Prayer brings together people of every race, background and creed in churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and homes across the nation.

On April 17, 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill proclaiming a National Day of Prayer must be declared by each following president at an appropriate date of his choice. Every president since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation. The law was amended in 1998 and signed by President Reagan, which permanently proclaimed the day as the first Thursday of each May. Last year, all 50 state governors, as well as the governors of several U.S. territories, signed similar proclamations.

This year's theme, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," is based on Psalm 91:2: "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

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