Bill C-12 received Royal Assent but has not become active law and no anticipated date has been given by the government as to when that might happen. Now it only requires proclamation by the Governor-in-council to come into force which was supposed to be only a formality. Any word on this proclamation ? What [...]
"The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften the heart which is habitually insensible to the everwatchful providence of almighty God.In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and provoke their aggressions, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict; while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow,
“This Thanksgiving, may we reflect upon the past year with gratefulness and look toward the future with hope. Let us give thanks for all we have been given and ask God to continue to bless our families and our Nation.
Now, therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, by virtue of [...]
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of AmericaOur country was founded by men and women who realized their dependence on God and were humbled by His providence and grace. George W. BushTake a moment and read the whole Thanksgiving Day, 2007 Proclamation @ The White House.
Americans are a grateful people, ever mindful of the many ways we have been blessed. On Thanksgiving Day, we lift our hearts in gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy, the people we love, and the gifts of our prosperous land.
Our country was founded by men and women who realized their dependence on God and were humbled by His providence and grace. The early explorers and settlers who arrived in this land gave thanks for God’s protection and for the extraordinary natural abundance they found. Since the first National Day of Thanksgiving was proclaimed by President George Washington, Americans have come together to offer thanks for our many blessings. We recall the great privilege it is to live in a land where freedom is the right of every person and where all can pursue their dreams. We express our deep appreciation for the sacrifices of the honorable men and women in uniform who defend liberty. As they work
From the beginnings of our Nation, we have sought to recognize the providence and mercy of God with words and acts of gratitude, indeed with effort and energy toward helping others wherever need occurred. In the colorful days and weeks when the autumn of the year brings ripe and fruitful harvest across our land, Americans give thanks for many blessings. It is a time of bounty and generosity, a time to come together in peace.
This is the true spirit of Thanksgiving: acknowledging God’s graciousness, and in response, reaching out in service to others. This spirit was apparent in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621, when Pilgrim immigrants sat down with native Americans and celebrated their common harvest.
This same spirit of Thanksgiving inspires our great nation and our people to act with justice and concern toward all the peoples of the world and toward one another here at home. We are grateful for the dramatic progress made towards a comprehens
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord.”
More than three centuries ago, the Pilgrims, after a year of hardship and peril, humbly and reverently set aside a special day upon which to give thanks to God for their preservation and for the good harvest from the virgin soil upon which they had labored. Grave and unknown dangers remained. Yet by their faith and by their toil they had survived the rigors of the harsh New England winter. Hence they paused in their labors to give thanks for the blessings that had been bestowed upon them by Divine Providence.
This year, as the harvest draws near its close and the year approaches its end, awesome perils again remain to be faced. Yet we have, as in the past, ample reason to be thankful for the abundance of our blessings. We are grateful for the blessings of faith and health and strength and for the imperishable spiritual gifts of love and hope. We give thanks, too, for our fre
This British villa was built in 1911 and is now a museum charting the history of of Malaysia's progression to independance. There is not so much to see inside the building but if you want to know more about this subject, there is a lot to read inside.Directions: Right next to A' Famosa
As a nation much blessed, we feel impelled at harvest time to follow the tradition handed down by our Pilgrim Fathers of pausing from our labors for one day to render thanks to Almighty God for His bounties. Now that the year is drawing to a close, once again it is fitting that we incline our thoughts to His mercies and offer to Him our special prayers of gratitude.
For the courage and vision of our forebears who settled a wilderness and founded a Nation; for the “blessings of liberty” which the framers of our Constitution sought to secure for themselves and for their posterity, and which are so abundantly realized in our land today; for the unity of spirit which has made our country strong; and for the continuing faith under His guidance that has kept us a religious people with freedom of worship for all, we should kneel in humble thanksgiving.
Especially are we grateful this year for the truce in battle-weary Korea, which gives t
As anyone who follows baseball knows, the stated goal of the Yankees each and every season is to not only get into the playoffs, but most important – win the World Series.Perhaps the mission statement may be unrealistic, or just silly; however, it's reality of playing and being part of the Yankees. It’s been seven years and counting, thus, it looks like George Steinbrenner has gotten restless. Even though the “Boss” has lightened up over the past decade, and is surely not as brash in public as he used to be; nevertheless, when he speaks, it’s akin to Zeus raining down on the laypeople as to how it should be. This is what he said Sunday morning, as he interviewed with the Bergen Record, out of Northern New Jersey. "His job is on the line," the owner was quoted in Sunday's editions of The Record of New Jersey. "I think we're paying him a lot of money. He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we don't win this series
WHEREAS, according to the Illinois Department on Aging, between four and five percent of persons in the United States, aged sixty and older are subject to some form of mistreatment or abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as financial exploitation and neglect of basic care needs; andWHEREAS, Illinois has approximately two million citizens over the age of sixty, meaning that as many as 90,000 Illinois seniors could currently be suffering from some form of abuse; andWHEREAS, it is the mission of the Illinois Department on Aging and its network of service providers to increase public awareness of this plight against our most vulnerable elderly; and to promote increased reporting of elder abuse; andWHEREAS, it is essential that the citizens of Illinois recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation and report suspicions of abuse; andWHEREAS, it is imperative that each community in Illinois refuses to tolerate this offense against our older citizens by crea
Hoping to raise awareness about the critical issues of elder abuse, neglect and abuse prevention in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued a proclamation last Friday declaring "International Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the city.As part of the effort to alert all Americans to the seriousness of this problem, the mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) joined with the city Department for the Aging (DFTA) in an educational conference to mark the day.Entitled "Breaking Down Barriers, Addressing Financial Exploitation Through Partnerships", the conference, held at New School University Institute for Retired Professionals in Manhattan, was designed to help professionals from the legal, financial, medical and social work communities address the complex of problems and emerging issues related to elder abuse.Among the topics addressed were effective interventions, challenges faced in identifying financially abused seniors, how to treat abusers and financial literacy.In a rel
Governor Charlie Crist has issued a proclamation to celebrate the contribution of homeschooling in Florida. To our knowledge, there has never been a proclamation by a governor in Florida celebrating homeschooling.
Regina Hicks of FPEA worked with Home School Legal Defense Association to draft the proclamation for the governor. Regina then contacted the governor’s office to secure this proclamation.
HSLDA urges all homeschoolers in Florida to widely distribute this proclamation and celebrate homeschooling during the designated week, April 1-7, 2007.
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Here in my state of Kentucky one of the parks, Dinosaur World is celebrating home school by giving a discount on admissions during the month of April.
Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky is celebrating home school students by designating the entire month of April as “Home School Month”. During April, all home school students and their families will receive the park’s group rate discount of $6 per p
World Elder Abuse Awareness DayProclamationWHEREAS (Country's name) seniors are valued members of society and it is ourcollective responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity; andWHEREAS abuse of older people is a tragedy inflicted on vulnerable seniors,and ever-increasing problem in today’s society that crosses all socio-economicboundaries;WHEREAS combating abuse of older people will help improve the quality of lifefor all seniors across this country and will allow seniors to continue to live asindependently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of (Country’sName);WHEREAS (Country’s) seniors are guaranteed that they will be treated withrespect and dignity to enable them to continue to serve as leaders, mentors,volunteers and important and active members of this community;WHEREAS we are all responsible for building safer communities for(Country’s) seniors; andWHEREAS the well-being of (Country’s Name) seniors is in the interest of alland further a
SOLD Autumn Proclamation20 cm x 20 cm. 7.9 in x 7.9 in.Oil on stretched linen canvas" A warm afternoon in October, the sky pure and cloudless and the distant fields are hazy. The trees are on the cusp of their full autumn glory. This field was catching the late afternoon sun and reflecting back a glorious blast of colour, like a trumpet call heralding the changing seasons"To see some details of this painting please click here to visit the lighter side of life.
