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Josephine County proclaims May 3 ‘Sanctity of Human Life’ day; organizers announce March for Life
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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners read a proclamation designating May 3 as a ‘Sanctity of Human Life and Respect for Life’ day. Steve Raycraft of Josephine County Right to Life announced a March for Life to assemble at 1:00 p.m. at the county courthouse and rally at Riverside Park.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday read a proclamation declaring Sunday, May 3, 2026, as a day of “sanctity of human life and respect for life.” The proclamation was read into the record by the meeting chair during the board’s weekly business session.
The proclamation, dated April 2026, frames the observance as recognition of the value of human life from “conception to natural death,” and invites community participation.
Steve Raycraft, who identified himself as “Steve Raycraft, director, Josephine County Right to Life, Grants Pass,” thanked the commissioners and announced the county’s March for Life schedule: “Pro life marchers will assemble at 1PM at the county courthouse. The march steps off at 1:30, a rally at 2:00 at Riverside Park,” he said. Raycraft also invited commissioners to attend the rally and read the proclamation in public if they were able.
Commissioners responded with thanks and recognition of the event’s longevity. One commissioner referenced past local organizers and described the march as a long-standing local tradition. The chair added remarks underscoring the speaker’s dedication to the cause.
The board did not take formal action beyond reading the proclamation and hearing public comment. The meeting adjourned at about 9:15 a.m.
