Gov. Sean Parnell cites Perry in the proclamation. Perry, who's considering seeking the Republican nomination for president, invited fellow governors to join him at a prayer event in Houston, Texas, Saturday. He also urged them to proclaim Aug. 6 a time to pray for "unity and righteousness." Parnell's spokeswoman said Parnell won't attend but issued a proclamation recognizing "we are a nation under trial of war, impacts of natural disaster, threat of more severe economic hardships, and that our families are under attack on many fronts."
The proclamation urges Alaskans to seek "God's face" and pray for the people of this nation and for the strength and wisdom of leaders.
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