Texas To Honor Those Impacted by Gulf Oil Spill June 24, 2010

Governor Perry once called the BP oil spill an “act of  God.”

On Sunday,  he wants to honor those devastated by the spill.  The Governor has proclaimed  Sunday, June 27, 2010, as a Day of Prayer in Texas for the Gulf Coast.

According to a news release sent by the Governor’s office, the Day of  Prayer will honor those killed, injured or suffering economically  following the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that took 11 lives and has led to economic hardship for many others throughout the region.

“The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has impacted numerous lives along the Gulf Coast, especially those families who lost loved ones as a result of this incident,” Gov. Perry said. “I am joining Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley in declaring June 27^th a day of prayer to honor those who lost their lives and the many who have lost their livelihood as a result of this tragedy.”

Gov. Perry urges Texans of all faiths and religious traditions to offer prayer for the healing of individuals, the rebuilding of communities and the restoration of the entire Gulf Coast environment in the wake of this disaster.

To view proclamation, please visit http://governor.state.tx.us/news/proclamation/14802/