WHEREAS, Idahoans understand that in order to have peace, the must defend freedom; and

        WHEREAS, peace is an active process that embraces the deepest hopes of all people, and remains humanity's guiding inspiration; and

        WHEREAS, we recognize that an enduring peace is our most important national interest, as well as a core value; and

        WHEREAS, peaceful unity, understanding and cooperation among nations is essential to the freedom of all; and

        WHEREAS, we share the vision of a day when humanity knows only peace among all nations and in every heart;

        WHEREAS, we are proud to join the rest of our nation and people from around the world in avowing our deepest commitment to peace in our homes, our communities and across the globe;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho do hereby proclaim September 21, 2007 as

IDAHO PEACE DAY

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho in Boise on this 20th day of September in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE