Dallas Mayor’s Proclamation

“Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic has tragically led to illness and death in of Dallas; and

Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic has caused great economic harm, putting people out of work, closing businesses, and bringing hunger and hardship to many residents of Dallas; and

Whereas, the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the education of the children in our city and put our educators at risk; and

Whereas, the coronavirus continues to spread throughout our city; and 

Whereas, there is not yet a cure or vaccine for the coronavirus; and

Whereas, the Pray Dallas initiative notes that throughout the history of the City of Dallas, the State of Texas, and our nation people have turned to prayer to bring healing and deliverance where human efforts have failed; and

Whereas the pray Dallas initiative encourages residents to pray in place, whether at home, at work, or at school, at the noon hour on August 19, 2020; and

Whereas, August 19, 2020 shall be designated as, "Pray Dallas Day,” a day of prayer and fasting for the eradication of the coronavirus from the City of Dallas; and

Whereas, the Pray Dallas initiative aims to bring all Houses of Faith together on August 19, 2020 and encourages people of all faiths to pray wherever they are at noon on this day; and

Whereas, this initiative encourages us all to unite in prayer for the eradication of the coronavirus and for healing our City; and

Now, therefore, I, Eric Johnson, Mayor of the City of Dallas, do hereby proclaim that August 19, 2020 be recognized as 

Pray Dallas Day.