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El Paso County proclaims May 1 as National Day of Prayer; commissioners, clergy speak to importance of faith
Summary
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing May 1, 2025, as the National Day of Prayer. Commissioners and local faith leaders spoke about prayer’s role in public life and community support for people at end of life.
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to proclaim May 1, 2025, as the National Day of Prayer in the county.
The proclamation, read by Commissioner Corey Applegate, traces the observance to a 1952 joint resolution signed during the Truman administration and to Public Law 100-307, which set the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. The board recorded a 4-0 vote to adopt the proclamation.
The proclamation notes historical precedent for public…
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