In his final proclamation, Gov. Sam Brownback is asking Kansans to observe a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, during his final day in office.
Brownback is leaving to become U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom.
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer will be sworn in as governor at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Capitol at Topeka, Kan.
Gov. Brownback’s statement:
“President George Washington, in his 1795 Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving called on Americans “to acknowledge our many and great obligations to Almighty God and to implore Him to continue and confirm the blessings we experience.
“I personally feel blessed by the time I have spent serving our great state and would like to observe a time of prayer and fasting before God takes me on to the next part of my journey. I invite all Kansans to join me as we pray for our state and our nation.”