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Please note: The Inclusive Prayer Day campaign is updating this page by monitoring proclamations posted on the website of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, a group linked to Focus on the Family. If you obtain a statement or new proclamation from your state's governor, please let us know by emailing Coordinator@InclusivePrayerDay.org and we will post that information. Please also use that email address if you see any inaccuracies on this page.

Alabama: Governor Bob Riley (R)

Governor Riley gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Riley that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Riley issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Alaska: Governor Sarah Palin (R)

Governor Palin gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation praising the nation's religious diversity and noting (uniquely among governors) that her proclamation was not to be taken as promoting a particular religion. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Palin that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Palin issue a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Arizona: Governor Janet Napolitano (D)

Governor Napolitano gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation calling for diversity. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Napolitano that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Napolitano issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Arkansas: Governor Mike Beebe (D)

Governor Beebe gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Beebe that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Beebe issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

California: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)

Governor Schwarzenegger gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation mentioning many possible venues for prayer, including mosques and synagogues. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Schwarzenegger that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Schwarzenegger issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Colorado: Governor Bill Ritter (D)

Governor Ritter gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Ritter that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Ritter issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Delaware: Governor Ruth Ann Minner (D)

Governor Minner gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation citing the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Minner that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Minner issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Florida: Governor Charlie Crist (R)

Governor Crist gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield and also noting that "on May 1st Americans will unite at specific times in prayer for our nation and state." Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Crist that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Crist issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Georgia: Governor Sonny Perdue (R)

Governor Perdue gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield and stating that Georgia's "blessed" state was a "direct result" of Georgians' prayers. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Perdue that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Perdue issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Idaho: Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter (R)

Governor Otter gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Otter that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Otter issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Illinois: Governor Rod Blagojevich (D)

Governor Blagojevich gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Blagojevich that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Blagojevich issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Indiana: Governor Mitchell Daniels, Jr. (R)

Governor Daniels gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Daniels that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Daniels issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Iowa: Governor Chet Culver (D)

Governor Culver gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Culver that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Culver issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Kansas: Governor Kathleen Sibelius (D)

Governor Sibelius gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a low-key proclamation. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Sibelius that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Sibelius issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Kentucky: Governor Steven Beshear (D)

Governor Beshear gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation citing the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Beshear that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Beshear issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Louisiana: Governor Bobby Jindal (R)

Governor Daniels gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Jindal that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Jindal issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Maine: Governor John Baldacci (D)

Governor Baldacci gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Baldacci that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Baldacci issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Maryland: Governor Martin O'Malley (D)

Governor O'Malley gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor O'Malley that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. O'Malley issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Massachusetts: Governor Deval Patrick (D)

Governor Patrick issued the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation citing the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Patrick that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Patrick issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Michigan: Governor Jennifer Granholm (D)

Governor Granholm gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation noting the opportunity for unity that the National Day of Prayer provides. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Granholm that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Granholm issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Minnesota: Governor Tim Pawlenty (R)

Governor Pawlenty gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a somewhat bland proclamation noting the mention of God in the state's Constitution. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Pawlenty that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Pawlenty issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Mississippi: Governor Haley Barbour (R)

Governor Barbour gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Barbour that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Barbour issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Missouri: Governor Matt Blunt (R)

Governor Blunt gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Blunt that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Blunt issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Montana: Governor Brian Schweitzer (D)

Governor Schweitzer gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Schweitzer that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Schweitzer issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Nebraska: Governor Dave Heineman (R)

Governor Heineman gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Heineman that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Heineman issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Nevada: Governor Jim Gibbons (R)

Governor Gibbons gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Gibbons that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Gibbons issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

New Hampshire: Governor John Lynch (D)

Governor Lynch gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Lynch that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Lynch issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

New Mexico: Governor Bill Richardson (D)

Governor Richardson gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation asserting that the National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans in their diversity. Richardson also declared a theme, America, Unite in Prayer, instead of the theme declared by the task force: Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Richardson that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Richardson issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

New Jersey: Governor Jon Corzine (D)

Governor Corzine gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Corzine that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Corzine issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

New York: Governor David Paterson (D)

Governor Paterson gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation mentioning many possible venues for prayer, including "statehouses, halls of government, other public venues" as well as churches and synagogues. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Paterson that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Paterson issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

North Carolina: Governor Michael Easley (D)

Governor Easley gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Easley that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Easley issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

North Dakota: Governor John Hoeven (R)

Governor Hoeven gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation noting the mention of God in North Dakota's constitution. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Hoeven that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Hoeven issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Ohio: Governor Ted Strickland (D)

Governor Strickland gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Strickland that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Strickland issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Oklahoma: Governor Brad Henry (D)

Governor Henry gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Henry that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Henry issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Oregon: Governor Theodore Kulongoski (D)

Governor Kulongoski gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation praising prayer and noting the nation's diversity of religions. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Kulongoski that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Kulongoski issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Pennsylvania: Governor Edward Rendell (D)

Governor Rendell gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Rendell that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Rendell issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Rhode Island: Governor Donald Carcieri (R)

Governor Carcieri gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a brief proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Carcieri that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Carcieri issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

South Carolina: Governor Mark Sanford (R)

Governor Mark Sanford gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation referring to diversity and tolerance. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Sanford that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Sanford issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

South Dakota: Governor M. Michael Rounds (R)

Governor Rounds gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield and asserting that the theme reaffirms the nation's "moral underpinnings." He also asserts a religious founding for the United States. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Rounds that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and non-fundamentalist Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Rounds issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Tennessee: Governor Phil Bredesen (D)

Governor Bredesen gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Bredesen that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and non-fundamentalist Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Bredesen issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Texas: Governor Rick Perry (R)

Governor Perry gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" America's sword and shield and asserting that the nation's founders "admission for the need of prayers" set the United States apart as "a city on a hill." Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Perry that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Perry issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Utah: Governor Jon Huntsman (R)

Governor Huntsman gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Huntsman that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and non-fundamentalist Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Huntsman issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Vermont: Governor Jim Douglas (R)

Governor Douglas gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a minimalist proclamation saying Vermonters may wish to pray for peaceful resolution of problems. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Douglas that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Douglas issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Virginia: Governor Timothy Kaine (D)

Governor Kaine gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a "Certificate of Recognition" using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the certificate.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Kaine that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Kaine issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Washington: Governor Christine Gregoire (D)

Governor Gregoire gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Gregoire that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Gregoire issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

West Virginia: Governor Joe Manchin (D)

Governor Manchin gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation extolling prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Manchin that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Manchin issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Wisconsin: Governor Jim Doyle (D)

Governor Doyle gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a proclamation using the Task Force's 2007 theme, America Unite in Prayer. Click here to view the proclamation.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor "Doyle that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Doyle issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.

Wyoming: Governor Dave Freudenthal (D)

Governor Freudenthal gave the Focus on the Family National Day of Prayer Task Force a "Certificate of Recognition" using the Task Force's "theme" Prayer! America's sword and shield. Click here to view the certificate.

Suggested Action: Inform Governor Freudenthal that the National Day of Prayer Task Force excludes Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Catholic, Buddhist and even mainline Christian clergy from participating in the observances it holds. Request that Gov. Freudenthal issue another proclamation and a statement calling for clergy of diverse faith traditions to participate in any observances the National Day of Prayer Task Force holds on public property.