A Resolution By The Board Of County Commissioners Of Pasco County, Florida, Observing Thursday, May 7, 2026, As The National Day Of Prayer In Pasco County

38:02And now we'll go to RS2.

38:04All right. If you are here for um the National Day of Prayer, please step up to the podium.

38:13Uh

38:15All right. I'll go ahead and read the resolution first. Resolution number 26-208, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, observing Thursday, May 7th, 2026, as the National Day of Prayer in Pasco County. Whereas the National Day of Prayer is an event deeply rooted in our country's history dating back to the first Continental Congress in 1775. In nineteen fifty two, Congress passed a joint resolution R recognizing

38:45a national day of prayer. In nineteen eighty-eight, President Ronald Reagan signed a law setting aside the first Thursday of May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is officially observed. NRAS, the National Day of Prayer, unites Americans from all socioeconomic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation. This diversity was intended by Congress when it designated the National Day of Prayer. Not that every f not that every faith and creed would be homologized,

39:16but that all who sought to pray for our for this nation would be. would be recognized to do so in any manner deemed appropriate. And whereas during this important time in our nation's history, we continue to give thanks and pray for the brave members of our armed forces who are defending our freedoms and their families. We humbly ask God for their protection, for the recovery of the wounded, and for the peace throughout the world which we all seek. And whereas on Thursday, may seventh, twenty twenty six, Americans will unite all over the country to pray for

39:46our nation. state and local communities giving thanks for the many blessings we have received and asking for protection and blessings upon our nation and our nation's leaders. Now therefore be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby observes Thursday, may seventh, twenty twenty six as the national day of prayer and encourages all citizens to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Done and resolved. In regular session with a quorum present and voting this fifth

40:16day of May 2026.

40:19Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Commissioner Weightman.

40:22Yes. Well, I'd be remiss if this isn't shouldn't be a shared resolution from Chair Mariano and I I guess I beat him in getting it on getting it on the record. But um so this Thursday uh morning we'll be having National Day of Prayer here at seven thirty at the Historic Courthouse. We'll be celebrating seventy-five years of celebrating National Day of Prayer here. Commissioner Mariano will be hosting it at noon.

40:48Noon, yes.

40:49Noontime at the West Pasco Government Center in the In the front there, there's better parking on the west side, but we have better atmosphere on the east side. Not that there's a competition ever. But um no, it's just uh uh be a beautiful morning to have fellowship and and uh and and have everybody come out and uh with faith and fellowship and um you know just just a nice morning to keep us all grounded. and uh look forward

41:19to all those who come out and uh pray with us and uh show our father how much we appreciate him for all that he does in our lives. So Pastor Troy

41:31or Whoever. Good morning, Honorable Commission. Again, Anthony Scheip, Chaplain for Pasco County Fire Rescue. We welcome everyone to this meeting of the County Commissioners today. Thank you to our county staff and our members of the community and all who are present joining us remotely. We gathered to conduct important work serving Pasco County. Work that affects families, businesses, and future of our community. We recognize that public service is

42:01both a responsibility and a privilege, and we are committed to carrying out all these duties with integrity, transparency, and respect for all. We pause to recognize that something has been long been a past of a fabric of our nation, so an opportunity to reflect, to give thanks, and seek wisdom beyond ourselves. Respectfully in short order, I'd like to recognize the National Day of Prayer as it was done Thursday, May 7th, a special

42:31day that will be honored uh annually across the United States. And it's a moment to reflect on the values that guide us, to seek wisdom in our leadership, and to ask strength for times and challenging situations. Today I'd like to uh Present our five commissioners with a challenge coin. It's a prayer coin on your honor to serve Pasco County. We're thankful for your service and giving us the opportunity to serve you and our community and our firefighters and

43:01police departments. So let me take that opportunity to present these to you.

43:27It is an honor to serve you as the Chaplain Port Pasco County Fire and Rescue. Thank you so much.

43:32Okay.

43:38I noticed that coin was the full armor of God. How important is it to understand that our wrestle is not against flesh and blood, but spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore place on the full armor of God. The breastplate of His righteousness, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. I like to pull out the sword a lot, which is the Word of God. And what I noticed

44:08is there are many governing bodies, local, state, and federal, that are actually united in the United States of America with this very flyer right here, praying specifically. Perfect scriptures for church, family, education, business, work, place, military, government, arts, and entertainment. Um, that's what we'll be doing on

44:38the west side. Um you know, uh commissioners over on the east side. Since you guys are starting at 7:30, you can come on over to the west side and and join us. So it we'd be honored if. uh you could be there. And uh maybe I oughta come over here. Um I think that's a good idea. I'm gonna I'm gonna try to do that if I if I can. Um with this national day of prayer um that so many uh governing bodies are gonna be praying um

45:09on Thursday. It starts out now this being the 75th, 75th anniversary, as Commissioner Weightman said, there's this prayer on the back that just really kinda impacted me. For 250 years, you God, have guarded and guided America in wisdom. In grace, mercy, and love. We praise and thank you for your founding fathers, for all

45:39who sought you in fervent prayer throughout history and answered your call to defend justice and freedom, to protect, to serve, to preach and to teach, innovate, communicate, learn, work, workmanship, and a Establish our laws. Is that powerful or what? It's God who speaks to us to establish laws in the land. Isn't that so true? May

46:10your kingdom come and your will be done in our lives, in our families, in the church, in education, business, military, government, arts, and entertainment. As it is in heaven, we prayerfully commit to glorify God among the nations, seeking Him in all generations. Right there on the bottom it says, in Jesus' name, Amen. In Jesus' name. Now for several years I came

46:40in here and said the only way to the Father is through the Son in Jesus' name. There is no other name. Pastor Troy, we need

46:49to go.

46:51Okay. But I would encourage, I would encourage to get back to praying in Jesus' name. Amen?

47:00Who come down chair?

47:04Yeah, yeah. Yeah.