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Alabama Proclamation DOS 2010

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a long history of providing humanitarian services in response to emergencies and natural disasters; and

WHEREAS, The Church has been challenged by its leaders to extend the same service to those in need during times other than emergencies; hence, the Day of Service which is recognized on the fourth Saturday in April; and

WHEREAS, On the Day of Service, members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will volunteer in their communities and link arms with other community organizations and churches in an effort to assist and serve the needy and less fortunate; and

WHEREAS, In Alabama, over 12,000 members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will perform labors of love on April 24, 2010; and

WHEREAS, with the combination of The Church’s members and the members of other faiths and community organizations, it is estimated that over 100,000 people will be serving in their communities on April 24, 2010; and

NOW THEREFORE, I Bob Riley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2010, as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Day of Service in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of April 2010.

Bob Riley
Governor Bob Riley

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