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This resolution recognizes the 74th annual National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025, and highlights the historical significance of prayer in American society. The resolution traces the origins of the National Day of Prayer to a 1952 Congressional joint action that requested the President to designate an annual day of prayer, which was later officially set as the first Thursday in May through legislation in 1988 and 1998. The document emphasizes the importance of religious freedom as established by the founding fathers and encourages Ohioans to reflect on the role of religion in society and the constitutional rights of freedom of worship. The Ohio House of Representatives formally acknowledges this day, recognizing how prayer has been a source of guidance, wisdom, and strength throughout the nation's history during various challenges and periods. The resolution not only commemorates the day but also calls on all Ohioans to participate in this observance, and directs the House Clerk to distribute authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio's news media.

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hr36