Morrisey Signs Columbus Day Proclamation in West Virginia

Morrisey signs Columbus Day proclamation in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation to recognize Columbus Day 2025 in the Mountain State. According to the governor's office, the purpose of the proclamation is to affirm the state's support for honoring Italian explorer Christopher Columbus' journey to "the New World" in 1492. His journey helped lead to European countries forming colonies in the Americas and to the eventual founding of co…

West Virginia Governor signs proclamation honoring Columbus Day and its history

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation declaring October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day in West Virginia. The proclamation recognizes the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus and its role in the age of exploration that led to the establishment of European colonies and, eventually, the founding of the United States. “Today we reflect on the vision and boldness of Christopher Columbus that forged a new chapter in hum…

Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Columbus Day Proclamation - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he has signed a proclamation recognizing October 13, 2025 as Columbus Day in West Virginia. Governor Morrisey affirmed the state’s support for honoring the significance of Christopher Columbus’s historic and daring voyage to the “New World” and the subsequent age of discovery, which led to the formation of the European colonies and the founding of the United States of America.…

Governor Morrisey signs Columbus Day proclamation

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation officially designating October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day in West Virginia. In his announcement, Gov. Morrisey emphasized the state’s recognition of Christopher Columbus’s historic voyage to the “New World” and its role in ushering in an era of exploration that ultimately led to the establishment of European colonies and the founding of the United States. .ucaf626def…