Commissioners Encourage Pledge, Moment Of Reflection At Schools
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Schools throughout Kosciusko County will soon receive a letter from the Kosciusko County Commissioners.
Tuesday, commissioners Brad Jackson, Avis Gunter and Ron Truex unanimously approved the letter, which encourages local schools to begin their day with the pledge of allegiance and time for a prayer or moment of reflection.
In its entirety, the letter states:
"We, the Kosciusko County Commissioners, began opening our meetings with a prayer and the pledge to the flag at the end of last year. We felt it was appropriate to begin our meetings seeking guidance in our decisions and paying respect to our nation.
"In the wake of the cowardly and deadly terrorist actions we believe this is even more important. We support the President of the United States, as he works with our national security team to defend against additional attacks. We are confident our nation will endure and remain a beacon of freedom and liberty for the world. We believe instilling in the young people of our country the importance of reflection on their decisions and patriotism is essential.
"If you are not already beginning your school day with time for a prayer or reflection and the pledge, we would strongly encourage you to begin. Our spirits must remain strong and we must continue to stand tall in the midst of adversity." [[In-content Ad]]
Schools throughout Kosciusko County will soon receive a letter from the Kosciusko County Commissioners.
Tuesday, commissioners Brad Jackson, Avis Gunter and Ron Truex unanimously approved the letter, which encourages local schools to begin their day with the pledge of allegiance and time for a prayer or moment of reflection.
In its entirety, the letter states:
"We, the Kosciusko County Commissioners, began opening our meetings with a prayer and the pledge to the flag at the end of last year. We felt it was appropriate to begin our meetings seeking guidance in our decisions and paying respect to our nation.
"In the wake of the cowardly and deadly terrorist actions we believe this is even more important. We support the President of the United States, as he works with our national security team to defend against additional attacks. We are confident our nation will endure and remain a beacon of freedom and liberty for the world. We believe instilling in the young people of our country the importance of reflection on their decisions and patriotism is essential.
"If you are not already beginning your school day with time for a prayer or reflection and the pledge, we would strongly encourage you to begin. Our spirits must remain strong and we must continue to stand tall in the midst of adversity." [[In-content Ad]]