The Proclamation of the Governor of Iowa reads as follows:

State of Iowa - Executive Department

In the Name and By the Authority of the State of Iowa

P R O C L A M A T I O N

Whereas, Iowans of Muslim faith embrace the noble spirit of the Hawkeye State and strive to promote the moral and spiritual aspirations that represent the American character; and Whereas, the motto of the Great State of Iowa, "Our Liberties we pride and our rights we maintain" inspires Americans of Muslim faith, in our community, to articulate the responsibilities of patriotism, and encourages participation in the duties of citizenship; and Whereas, the practice and teaching of traditional Islamic knowledge, defends and exhorts democracy, and upholds religious freedom and social justice, and Whereas, each Muslim-American who adheres to the teachings of Islam and is living in an American society will exhibit acts of compassion and charity in the Name of the Beneficent, the Merciful; and Whereas, through the ages, those who have faith and do righteous deeds in the mutual teaching of truth, patience, and constancy, experience greater happiness and are better equipped to promote a peaceful existence for all people; and Whereas, Americans of Muslim faith in Iowa continue to instill health and vitality in the educational, cultural, economic, and civic development of our community; and Whereas, Iowa recognizes the many individuals and families of Muslim faith who have chosen our community as their home, and willingly share their rich tradition and culture with us:

Now, therefore, I, Chester J. Culver, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim March 1st, 2008 as "Muslim Recognition Day".

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed. Done at Des Moines this 13th Day of February in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Eight.

"The Great Seal of the State of Iowa"

Chet Culver's Signature
Chester J. Culver
Governor

Attest:
Michael Mauro's Signature
Michael A. Mauro
Secretary of State