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D-Day Prayer Project Update
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 17:22
Update And Urgent: H.R. 2070, The D-Day Landing Prayer Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 24th by a vote of 386-26. Senator Rob Portman (OH) has introduced the bill in the U.S. Senate and has called for its immediate passage. We need you to send an urgent message to the U.S. Senate in support of The D-Day Landing Prayer Act.
Senator Portman released the following statement with the introduction of the Senate D-Day Landing Prayer Act, “On D-Day, courageous Americans risked and sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedoms and end tyranny abroad,” said Portman. “That morning, President Roosevelt asked our nation to come together to pray for the men overseas. His words brought strength and comfort to many during one of the most challenging times for our nation and will forever be etched in our history.
“This bill ensures that FDR’s prayer will become a permanent reminder of the sacrifice of those who fought in World War II, and of the power of prayer through difficult times,” he added. “I encourage the Senate to take it up and pass it quickly.”
In May of 2011, honoring those brave men and women who served our country in WWII, Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio’s 6th District introduced legislation that will place FDR’s D-Day Landing Prayer at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. - H.R. 2070. It has now moved to the Senate – One step closer to becoming a reality. Help us push it over the line TODAY!
Christian Alliance of America Applauds Progress on WWII Memorial Prayer Act
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- Published on Friday, 20 January 2012 17:28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Christian Alliance of America Applauds Progress on WWII Memorial Prayer Act
Washington, D.C. The Christian Alliance of America commends Congressional members serving on the House Committee on Natural Resources, who today supported H.R. 2070, The WWII Memorial Prayer Act of 2011. This legislation will ensure that FDR's D-Day Landing Prayer is included at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. with either an inscription or plaque. The Alliance commends Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio's 6th District and the growing group of bipartisan co-sponsors of this legislation.
"We are grateful to have the Committee move this important legislation forward," offered Chris Long of the Christian Alliance of America. "There is bipartisan support for our effort and we hope that with this momentum, there will be a vote on the House floor in the future."
WWII Navy Veteran George "Poppy" Fowler, who served on the U.S.S. Essex as a Navy aviator, presented testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee in support of the bill. Mr. Fowler testified that adding the President's prayer would be appropriate. He added, "Those reading this prayer would be able to recall sacrifices made by our military and also those on the home front. This prayer came at a perilous time and it was answered by victory at a dear cost of life."
Congressman Bill Johnson stated, "President Roosevelt's prayer gave solace, comfort, and strength to our nation and our brave warriors as we fought against tyranny and oppression. These words should be included among the tributes to the Greatest Generation memorialized on the National Mall."
Long stated, "President Roosevelt's prayer articulated the great crusade that was underway to liberate millions suffering under tyranny. He honored the war effort and paid respect to the fallen and those veterans who fought courageously in the conflict. It is only fitting that succeeding generations learn of this prayer that was offered at that most poignant moment in our nation's history. We are encouraged by the support that this legislation is receiving. Veterans and veterans groups across the nation are in support of adding FDR's D-Day Landing Prayer to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. This prayer represents an important piece of American history. Historians indicate that President Roosevelt hand wrote the prayer which was an inspiration to a nation engaged in a great world war of which the outcome was still very much uncertain. The prayer gave hope to millions of Americans."
The Alliance joins veterans across the United States to urge members of Congress to cosponsor and support H.R. 2070.
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