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MN HR1

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ben Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Designates May 4, 2023, as a Day of Prayer in Minnesota, recognizing the first Thursday in May as an annual observance of statewide prayer, fasting, and repentance.

  • References the National Day of Prayer, established by Congress in 1988 and observed annually, noting that over 40,000 prayer gatherings occur nationwide at various religious and civic institutions.

  • Affirms President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation calling citizens to humble themselves, confess national sins, and pray for clemency and forgiveness.

  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an enrolled copy of the resolution, authenticated by the Clerk and Speaker's signatures, and transmit it to the National Prayer Committee.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Resolution introduced, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration

5/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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