Oregon Gov. declares June 21 "Day of Reason"
STATE OF OREGON PROCLAMATION(Via Serene Journal.)
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS: Application of reason offers a hope for developing and
implementing intelligent, humane, and ethical interactions among people; and
WHEREAS: Philosophies of reason were emphasized when writing the
Constitution of the United States of America and those of its several
states; and
WHEREAS: Most citizens value reason and seek to apply it in making decisions
and resolving problems in their lives; and
WHEREAS: Educational programs emphasize acquisition of
reasoning skills in preparing for one's future.
NOW,
THEREFORE: I, Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor of the
State of Oregon, hereby proclaim
June 21, 2008
to be
A Day of Reason
in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my
hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of
Oregon to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the
City of Salem in the State of Oregon on the day,
May 29, 2008.
Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor
Bill Bradbury, Secretary of State
1 comment:
Great, and it coincides with World Humanist Day! Cheers!
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