Governor Sam Brownback declares �??Week of Reconciliation�?�

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 23-29 �??A Week of Reconciliation�?�.

�??As we approach the holiday season, we are once again reminded of the power of forgiveness and the joy of reconciliation,�?� said Governor Brownback. �??I encourage all Kansans to find the strength to build a path to reconciliation this Thanksgiving week.�?�

The proclamation recognizes that while our nation may face many challenges and trials, reconciliation offers hope for a better future.

�??It is my hope that Kansans will recall the words of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. who said �??forgiveness is a catalyst creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning�??,�?� the Governor said.