VALLEY – During Monday’s Valley Council meeting, Councilman Desmond Reece read a special proclamation on behalf of the council recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Chambers County Day of Prayer. Elder Reginald Dunn accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organizers of the event.
The proclamation stated, “Working together in unity and love, as duly elected and appointed leaders of the City of Valley, we acknowledge our civil responsibility to those whom we serve. We humbly recognize our need for repentance before God, who is with us, providing courage and strength, alongside the spiritual and moral support of all the people of Chambers County.
In our efforts, we urge everyone to join in prayer for our leaders, enabling them to serve to the best of their abilities. As it is written in 2 Chronicles 7:14, ‘If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.’
We must continue to work together in unity and love, praying for Chambers County and our nation. We encourage all citizens to unite in prayer for our leaders, our nation, and our state, so that, in a spirit of trust, cooperation, and goodwill, we may all seek God’s strength and wisdom to make Chambers County a better place to live.
Now, therefore, I, Leonard Riley, Mayor of the City of Valley, with the support of the City Council, do hereby proclaim August 7, 2026, as a Day of Prayer for Chambers County,” read Reece.
The city of Valley, along with Chambers County and the city of Lanett, is recognizing the Chambers County Day of Prayer. Following the meeting, Dunn expressed his gratitude to the City Council and Mayor Riley for their diligent efforts in ensuring that necessary arrangements, like seating, were in place for the community on this important day.
“I want to thank the City Council and Mayor Riley for their hard work in helping us prepare for this day of prayer. I am truly grateful to them. I also want to recognize my family—my wife, my mom, and my church family—who play a vital role in bringing us together for this event. I would especially like to acknowledge Diane Perry, who initiated this tradition back in 2001. It’s wonderful to see that after 25 years, we are still strong, still praying, and committed to inviting God into our nation,” said Dunn.
In other news from the city of Valley, Suzie Britt addressed the council on behalf of the Valley Historical Preservation Commission. “At this time, we are working on restructuring, which is why I’m here. We need your help. We are asking the council to assign someone from each district to serve on the commission so that all districts are properly represented,” said Britt.
The Valley Historical Preservation Commission meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM in the City Hall conference room. Their next meeting is scheduled for August 20th.
