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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, National Bible Week has been established in celebration of
the Bible's 31000 years of integrity among people all over
the world; and
WHEREAS, In the continuing interest of all sects, the Laymen's
National Bible Committee, Inc. is sponsoring this 34th
annual commemoration of faith through the Scriptures; and
WHEREAS, The Greek orthodox Archdiocese, the Jewish Committee for
Bible '.Week, the National Council of Churches and the U. S.
Catholic Conference are working closely with the Laymen's
Committee during this week to encourage increased interest
in<the Bible among all Americans, with special attention
to;young,people; and
WHEREAS, The City of Iowa City is pleased to join in this religious
observance in which we recognize the tremendous ethical and
moral resource of this hallowed book;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Edgar Czanneclu, Mayon ob the City o6 Iow City,
do ;heaeby phoc.Ca.im November 24 DeeembeA 1, 1974, a6
NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK in Iowa City, and caU upon a.0 ci ti.zene
.to .share in zhi.6 nationwide Aeati.zati.on o6 .the 6tAength and
inbpiAation'04 the ,S b. -e.
Dated
at
Iowa
City, Iowa,
Chia
15th
day
of November, 1974