WHEREAS, Idaho has been richly blessed in natural beauty; and

        WHEREAS, the importance of our Christian history to the traditions and values of Idaho is immeasurable; and

        WHEREAS, the Christian history of our nation is recognized in the writings and accomplishments of our citizens and in the public documents and utterances; and

        WHEREAS, the importance of our Christian history to our institutions values and vision is invaluable, and teaching future generations the importance of Christian history is meaningful to peoples of all faiths with our community churches serving a vital function in binding citizens together and providing crucial education and charitable services; and

        WHEREAS, as we observe this special time of the year, it is appropriate to recognize that Thanksgiving provides a specific time and reason for celebrating our Christian history;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES E. RISCH, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim November 19-25, 2006 to be

CHRISTIAN HISTORY WEEK

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 15^th day of November in the year of our Lord two-thousand and six and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE