Wednesday, July 9, State Representative Monty Fritts, the author of Tennessee House Joint Resolution 803, prayed and read the resolution at the Lawrenceburg Square today, July 10. The resolution calls for 31 days of prayer and fasting in Tennessee, beginning on July 1, 2024. It passed overwhelmingly in the state Senate (27-1) and in the House (82-6) and was signed by Governor Bill Lee.
Lawrence County Executive David Morgan, State Senator Page Walley, and State Representative Kip Capley also spoke and prayed for Lawrence County and the nation as a whole. Several notable officials were present, including Lawrenceburg City Mayor Blake Lay and Lawrence County Commissioners Dave Ray, Tim Clifton, and Travis Cauwels.
A special thanks to everyone who came out to support this moment of prayer for Lawrence County.