THREE KINGS DAY PROCLAMATION FROM GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIS

Hello Everyone,

Evelyn here,

with an excerpt from  Governor Cris' latest "Notes From the Capital.

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Dear Friends,

 

    I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The beginning of each year is always a time of excitement and anticipation. I look forward to another year of serving the people of Florida.

 

    During the holidays, I was able to enjoy time with my family and friends while hunting for quail and fishing with my father. I was reminded once again of the beauty of our state, and how much she has to offer all of us.

 

    As we begin 2008, one of my top priorities is making certain that Florida's economy continues to grow. Florida is a great place to visit, live and do business. I am committed to strengthening our business friendly climate and attracting high-wage jobs.

 

     One way I plan to help our economy grow is by continuing to support and encourage energy efficiency. There is gold in green, and the technologies that help us be more energy efficient and use more renewable energy are good for our environment – and our economy, too.

 

    As we strengthen Florida's economy and develop energy efficiency, we must also make sure that our young people have the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. I will continue to ensure that students gain a year's worth of knowledge in a year's time and that Florida's schools provide the best learning environment possible.

 

    May God bless Florida throughout the coming year, and keep our state safe and our economy strong. Thanks so much.

 

 

  

  

   

THREE KINGS DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, “Three Kings Day” is celebrated on January 6, twelve days after Christmas; and WHEREAS, on January 6, a large percent of the Hispanic world celebrates El Dia De Los Reyes, the Epiphany, commemorating the day when the Three Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem and arrived bearing the treasured gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for baby Jesus; and

 

WHEREAS, on January 5, the feast of Epiphany's Eve, children place water and grass under their beds for the Three Kings' camels, and in return the Three Kings bring presents which they leave under the bed – after the camels eat the grass and drink the water; and

 

WHEREAS, children wake up early on January 6th to discover what the kings Baltazar, Melchor, and Gaspar left them; and

 

WHEREAS, El Dia De Los Reyes Magos, or “Three Kings Day,” is a day that not only has religious meaning for many Hispanics but it is also a day that has deep cultural roots that encourage extended families and friends to visit each other and enjoy each other's company, to celebrate, and exchange gifts;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charlie Crist, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing January 6, 2008 as Three Kings Day.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 4th day of January, in the year two thousand eight.

 

Governor

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Evelyn out.