Louisiana Governor’s Office – Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Press Release
Date: 8/30/2005

Contact: Denise Bottcher or Roderick Hawkins at 225-342-9037

Governor Blanco Announces Day of Prayer

"As we face the devastation wrought by Katrina, as we search for those in need, as we comfort those in pain and as we begin the long task of rebuilding, we turn to God for strength, hope and comfort."

"I have declared August 31, 2005, a Day of Prayer in the State of Louisiana."

"I am asking that all of Louisiana take some time Wednesday to pray. Pray for the victims and the rescuers. Please pray that God give us all the physical and spiritual strength to work through this crisis and rebuild. "

"Please pray for patience for those anxiously waiting to hear from family members or to get word about their homes. Pray for the safety of our hard-working rescuers and those they are bringing to safety."

"I know, by praying together on Wednesday, that we can pull together and draw strength we need; strength, that only God can give us."

"In my prayers, I will also thank God for the strong and resilient people of this state and how they are working to meet this challenge."

The Constitution Party of Georgia commends Governor Blanco’s public call for a Day of Prayer, and exhorts all Georgians to likewise join in fervent prayer and supplication for the needs Governor Blanco communicated.

God is our refuge and strength,
   A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
   Even though the earth be removed,
   And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
   Though the mountains shake with its swelling. (Psalm 46:1-3)