This Thanksgiving, we reflect on our many blessings as Texans and Americans. The opening words of George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 still ring true today:
"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-- 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 to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."
We must remember the source of our blessings. God has been generous and merciful to us. From the freedoms we cherish to the loved ones who gather around our tables, we are abundantly blessed.
May we be truly grateful to live in the greatest country in the history of the world, and may today remind us of the importance of coming together as a nation—united in thankfulness and faith.
From my family to yours, I wish you a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving!
