WHEREAS: In 1864, President Lincoln announced the first official Thanksgiving to urge Americans to pause in the middle of the Civil War to give thanks to God for the many blessings we enjoy; WHEREAS: Over a century and a half later, Americans continue to gather with friends and family to give thanks, share in fellowship, and take a break from the hurry of modern life; WHEREAS:
"THANKSGIVING DAY"
in the State of Arkansas, and in order that state employees may spend this holiday with their families giving thanks, I further declare the State Capitol and state offices will be closed on Friday, November 24, 2023, as well
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas to be affixed this 31st day of October, in the year of our Lord 2023.