Proclamation by Governor Bobby Jindal

WHEREAS, Louisiana students are facing extreme challenges such as peer pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol, negative influences in the media, school violence and gang activites , and low self esteem; and

WHEREAS, the students of Louisiana are indeed our state's single greatest resource and in the coming years will assume leadership positions in this state and responsibility for the advancement of our society; and

WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon us as parents, corporate and community leaders to do everything within our power to protect the students of Louisiana and help them develop the qualities of character, essential for their future family and leadership roles; and

WHEREAS, August 18, 2008 has been set aside as a Day of Prayer Over Students, and Louisianians are encouraged to pray for God's protection, guidance and peace, and for opportunities and blessings of the students of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, that prayer be offered for our schools, teachers and administrators for God's wisdom and knowledge as they impart to the students of our state the great lessons of life and morality, and the education that each student deserves.

NOW,THEREFORE I, Bobby Jindal, Governor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim August 18, 2008 as DAY OF PRAYER OVER STUDENTS DAY in the State of Louisiana