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MN HR2

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sondra Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 7, 2020, as a Day of Prayer in Minnesota, aligning with the National Day of Prayer observed on the first Thursday in May.

  • Affirms sentiments from President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 prayer proclamation regarding national dependence on God and the importance of repentance and confession of sins.

  • Calls for prayer for American armed services members and their families, families of COVID-19 victims, and all those suffering from the pandemic.

  • References the National Day of Prayer legislation passed unanimously by Congress in 1988, which designates the first Thursday in May annually for this observance.

  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to prepare and transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the National Prayer Committee.

Legislative Description

A house resolution recognizing the first Thursday in May as a day of prayer, fasting, and repentance.

Last Action

Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration

5/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration5/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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