Representative Chip Roy | Chip Roy Official Website
Representative Chip Roy | Chip Roy Official Website
Rep. Chip Roy, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 21st district, shared a series of tweets on November 28, 2024, reflecting on Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789. The tweets highlight key excerpts from the proclamation and underscore its historical significance.
In the first tweet posted at 14:24:10 UTC, Rep. Chip Roy references the opening of the proclamation with "By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation."
Following this, at 14:24:11 UTC, he quotes another part of the proclamation stating "and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer".
In a subsequent tweet posted at the same time, Rep. Chip Roy highlights another excerpt: "Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor--"
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