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Senate Resolution

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A resolution recognizing the first day of Hurricane

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Season, June 1, 2008, as a day of prayer.

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     WHEREAS, throughout our history, our Nation has turned to

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prayer for strength and guidance in times of challenge and

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uncertainty, and

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     WHEREAS, past presidents, including President George

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Washington, President Abraham Lincoln, and others, have called

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for a day of prayer at times of crisis and disaster, and

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     WHEREAS, our first President wrote in 1790, "May the father

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of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths," and

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     WHEREAS, as we face the challenges of our own times, God's

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purpose continues to guide us, and we continue to trust in the

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goodness of His plans, and

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     WHEREAS, we have been warned by leading forecasters to

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expect several major storms this season, and

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     WHEREAS, our preparations can protect against hurricanes but

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cannot influence the strength or frequency with which they occur,

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and

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     WHEREAS, in addition to these preparations, the residents of

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this state are in need of protection, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That, in recognition of the first day of Hurricane Season,

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June 1, 2008, the Senate calls upon the residents of this state

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to pray that God will have mercy on our state and protect us from

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harm.