2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 59
Designating the first Thursday in May, in 2026 and in each succeeding year, as the National Day of Prayer in Virginia.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 4, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
WHEREAS, prayer and spiritual reflection have played a significant role in the history and culture of the Commonwealth and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the United States was founded on a guarantee of religious freedom for people of all faiths, and people from around the world have brought with them a wide range of religious traditions; and
WHEREAS, Virginians and Americans of different faiths and creeds are united by shared values of compassion, generosity, and care for their communities; and
WHEREAS, in 1952, the United States Congress established the National Day of Prayer as an annual observance to encourage people of all faiths and backgrounds to engage in voluntary prayer, meditation, or personal reflection; and
WHEREAS, since that time, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and many other denominations have recognized and commemorated the National Day of Prayer; and