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This joint resolution designates the first Thursday in May, starting in 2026 and continuing each year thereafter, as the National Day of Prayer in Virginia, recognizing the historical and cultural significance of prayer and spiritual reflection in the Commonwealth and the United States, and acknowledging the nation's founding principles of religious freedom. The resolution, which is a formal expression of opinion or will by the legislative body, aims to provide an opportunity for all Virginians to celebrate their faith and for community and faith-based groups to host observances that respect diverse religious expressions, building upon the 1952 Congressional establishment of the National Day of Prayer as an annual observance encouraging voluntary prayer, meditation, or personal reflection for people of all faiths and backgrounds. The resolution also directs the Clerk of the Senate to inform faith leaders in Virginia and to post the designation on the General Assembly's website.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ59