2010 National Day of Prayer

Prayer Guide of National, State & Local Leaders

All information below is thought to be accurate as of April 24, 2009. If you are aware of any information listed in error, please contact asubia@4sd.net.

1. National Leaders

President Barack Obama . . . Vice President Joseph Biden

President's Cabinet

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Carries out the president's foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
Principal economic adviser to the president.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates
Principal defense policy adviser to the president.
Attorney General Eric Holder
Heads the Department of Justice and is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
Heads a department that oversees oil and gas drilling on public lands and manages the nation's parks and wildlife refuges.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Oversight of the country's food and farm programs, along with nutrition programs and conservation programs that protect farmland.
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
Manages a host of statistical operations, including the census, and also the International Trade Administration, which can enforce actions on dumping and unfair trade.
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis
Charged with promoting the welfare of US job seekers, wage earners and retirees.
Health & Human Services Secretary-designate Kathleen Sebelius (not yet confirmed)
Addresses the nation's "human concerns," such as health, welfare, and income security programs.
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan
Responsible for America's housing needs.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
Agency oversees much of the nation's roads and rails, as well as its air traffic control system.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu
Focused on ensuring energy security, maingaining the safety and reliability of the nuclear stockpile, cleaning up the environment from the legacy of the Cold War, and developing innovations in science and technology.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan
Focused on key education issues.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki
Provides housing, education and disability benefits, health care and burial services for more than 24 million US veterans and their families.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
Focused to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism.

Positions with Cabinet-rank Status

Council of Economic Advisers Chair Dr. Christina Romer
CEA is a group of three economists advising the President on the development and implementation of the country's economic policy.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson
EPA regulates chemicals and protects human health by safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land.
Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Director Peter Orsza
OMB assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and in supervising its administration in Executive Branch agencies.
US Trade Representative Ambassador Ronald Kirk
Develops and recommends trade policy to the President, conducts trade negotiations at bilateral and multilateral levels, and coordinates trade policy within the government.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice
Leads the US delegation to the UN.
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel
Highest ranking member of the Executive Office of the President and a senior aide to the President. Dubbed "The Second-Most? Powerful Man in Washington" due to the nature of the job.

Additional Members of the Executive Office of the President

(Selected)

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Nancy Sutley
Coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives.
Domestic Policy Council (DPC) Director Melody Barnes
Coordinates the domestic policy-making process in the White House, offers advice to the President, supervises the execution of domestic policy, and represents the President’s priorities to Congress.
National Economic Council (NEC) Director Lawrence Summers
Advises the President on US and global economic policy.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Acting Director Edward Jurith
Establishes policies, priorities, and objectives for the nation's drug control program.

Other National Leaders

National Security Adviser General (Ret.) James Jones
Chief adviser to the President of the United States on national security issues.
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair
Serves as the principal adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council for intelligence matters related to the national security.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta
Collects and analyzes information about foreign governments, corporations, and persons in order to advise public policymakers, and conducts covert action to preempt threats or achieve US policy objectives.
National Aviation & Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Michael Griffin
NASA is responsible for the nation's public space program.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Acting Director Ken Melson
ATF responsibilities include the investigation and prevention of federal offenses involving the unlawful use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives, acts of arson and bombings, and illegal trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Robert Mueller
FBI serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and a domestic intelligence agency with investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crime.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Nancy Ward
FEMA reduces the loss of life and property and protects the nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Federal Reserve Board Chair Ben Bernanke
The Fed is the central banking system of the United States.
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan
Prevents and investigates counterfeiting and major fraud, and protects the safety of national VIPs.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Director Gale Rossides
TSA is responsible for security in all modes of transportation.
Office of Faith Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Director Josh DuBois
Established in 2001 to strengthen faith-based and community organizations and expand their capacity to provide federally-funded social services.

White House Staff

(in addition to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chiefs of Staff)

Senior Adviser to the President David Axelrod
Formerly chief strategist for the President, known for strength in advertising and "postideological approach".
Senior Adviser to the President Valerie Jarrett
Longtime mentor for both the President and Michelle Obama known as "First Friend".
Senior Adviser to the President Pete Rouse
Was the President's chief of staff in the Senate.

Armed Forces of the United States of America

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adminal Michael Mullen
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren
Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley
Army Chief of Staff General George Casey
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead
Commandant of the Marine Corps General James Conway
Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz
Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm.Thad Allen
Commander, Multinational Forces Iraq, Army General Ray Odierno
Commander, Combined Forces Com. Afghanistan,

Members of the US Senate representing California

plus other Leaders of the Senate

Barbara Boxer, US Senator from CA
Dianne Feinstein, US Senator from CA

Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader (NV)
Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader (KY)
Dick Durbin, Senate Majority Whip (IL)
Jon Kyl, Senate Minority Whip (AZ)
Rev. Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate

Members of the US House of Representatives representing San Diego County

plus other Leaders of the House

Darrell Issa, US Representative, 49th District
Includes much of North County.
Brian Bilbray, US Representative, 50th District
Includes coastal areas from La Jolla north to Highway 78, east to I-15.
Bob Filner, US Representative, 51st District
Includes the southern part of the County and the southern half of the City of San Diego, plus all of Imperial County.
Duncan D. Hunter, US Representative, 52nd District
Includes most of eastern San Diego County.
Susan Davis, US Representative, 53rd District
Includes central areas of the City of San Diego are nearby areas.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House (CA)
Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader (MD)
John Boehner, House Minority Leader (OH)
Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip (SC)
Eric Cantor, House Minority Whip (VA)
Rev. Daniel Coughlin, Chaplain of the House of Representatives

U.S. Supreme Court

From left to right: Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Associate Justice David Souter

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (CA and other states)

Chief Judge Alex Kozinski representing the 29 members of the court

2. California State Leaders

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger . . . Lt. Governor John Garamendi
Attorney General Jerry Brown . . . Controller John Chiang

State Senators representing parts of San Diego County

Dennis Hollingsworth, 36th District
Includes El Cajon, La Mesa, Poway, Santee, and other areas in East County, including the eastern-most part of the City of San Diego
Mark Wyland, 38th District
Includes Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and other North County Coastal areas, plus San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano in Orange County
Christine Kehoe, 39th District
Includes most of the central section of the City of San Diego including Downtown, Mid-City?, Southeast, and Northeast.
Denise Moreno Ducheny, 40th District
Includes Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and southern-most parts of the City of San Diego, plus Imperial County and some areas in eastern Riverside County.

State Assemblymembers representing parts of San Diego County

Kevin Jeffries, 66th District
Includes Bonsall, Fallbrook, Julian, Pine Valley, Rainbow, and Valley Center in San Diego County, plus other communities in Riverside County
Diane Harkey, 73rd District
Includes Camp Pendleton and Oceanside in San Diego County, plus other communities in Orange County
Martin Garrick, 74th District
Includes Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista, plus about 60% of Escondido and very small parts of Oceanside, the City of San Diego, and Valley Center.
Nathan Fletcher, 75th District
Includes all of Fairbanks Ranch and Poway, 40% of Escondido, and 25% of the City of San Diego.
Lori Saldaña, 76th District
Includes central areas composing about 35% of the City of San Diego
Joel Anderson, 77th District
Includes communities in East County, including most of the Casa de Oro-Mount? Helix and Jamul areas, and 3% of the City of San Diego
Marty Block, 78th District
Includes all of La Presa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley, most of Bonita, about 40% of Chula Vista, about 21% of the City of San Diego, and small parts of other areas.
Mary Salas, 79th District
Includes Coronado, Imperial Beach and National City, 63% of Chula Vista, 16% of the City of San Diego, and 3% of Bonita.

California Supreme Court

From left to right: Associate Justice Carlos Moreno, Associate Justice Joyce Kennard, Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar, Chief Justice Ronald George, Associate Justice Ming Chin, Associate Justice Marvin Baxter, Associate Justice Carol Corrigan

California National Guard

Major General William Wade, Adjutant General

3a. Local Leaders - County of San Diego

Walt Ekard, County Chief Administrative Officer
Sheriff William B. Kolender
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis

Treasurer/Tax Collector Dan McAllister
Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk David Butler

San Diego County Board of Supervisors

First District - Greg Cox
Includes the Southwest corner of the County, including Downtown.
Second District - Dianne Jacob
Includes the Southeast areas of the County, including amost half the County land area.
Third District - Pam Slater Price
Primarily includes the central coastal areas of the County.
Fourth District - Ron Roberts
Includes central areas in the City of San Diego
Fifth District - Bill Horn
Includes all the northern part of the County, from the coast to the Imperial County line, about one-third of the County land area.

3b. Local Leaders - Mayors, Councils, and Other Officials of the 18 Cities in San Diego County

City of San Diego

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith
San Diego Police Chief William Lansdowne
San Diego Fire Chief Tracy Jarman (office includes Lifeguard and Emergency Medical Services

City Council, City of San Diego

Sherri Lightner, 1st District
Includes areas around Del Mar and La Jolla.
Kevin Faulconer, 2nd District
Includes Dowtown and areas along the central coast.
Todd Gloria, 3rd District
Includes central sections including Hillcrest, Kensington, Normal Heights, North Park, etc.
Tony Young, 4th District
Includes Chollas View, Encanto, Lomita Village, Oak Park, Paradise Hills, etc.
Carl DeMaio, 5th District
Includes Carmel Mountain, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, etc.
Donna Frye, 6th District
Includes Clairemont, Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Serra Mesa, etc.
Marti Emerald, 7th District
Includes Allied Gardens, College area, Del Cerro, Rolando, San Carlos, Tierrasanta, etc.
Ben Hueso, 8th District
Includes Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Nestor, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Sherman Heights, etc.

Mayors and City Councils of Other Cities in San Diego County, plus Tijuana

Carlsbad Mayor Claude Lewis
Council members Matt Hall, Ann Kulchin, Mark Packard, Julie Nygaard

Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox
Council members Steve Castaneda, John McCann, Pamela Bensoussan, Rudy Ramirez

Coronado Mayor Casey Tanaka
Council members Carrie Downey, Phil Monroe, Al Ovrom, Jr., Mike Woiwode

Del Mar Mayor Crystal Crawford
Deputy Mayor Richard Earnest, Council members Henry Abarbanel, Carl Hilliard, Mark Filanc, Don Mosier

El Cajon Mayor Mark Lewis
Council members Jillian Hanson-Cox, Gary Kendrick, Bob McClellan, Bill Wells

Encinitas Mayor Maggie Houlihan
Deputy Mayor Dan Dalager, Council members Teresa Barth, James (Jim) Bond, Jerome Stocks

Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler
Mayor Pro Tem Dick Daniels, Council members Sam Abed, Marie Waldron, Dick Daniels, Olga Diaz

Imperial Beach Mayor Jim Janney
Council members Fred McLean, Patricia McCoy, Jim King, Lorie Bragg

La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid
Vice Mayor Mark Arapostathis, Council members Ruth Sterling, Dave Allan, Ernie Ewin

Lemon Grove Mayor Mary Teresa Sessom
Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Selby, Council members Mary England, Jerry Jones, George Gastil

National City Mayor Ron Morrison
Vice Mayor Angelandra Sotelo-Solis, Council members Luis Natividad, Francisco Parra, Rosalie Zarate

Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood
Deputy Mayor Rocky Chavez, Council members Jack Feller, Esther Sanchez, Jerome Kern

Poway Mayor Mickey Cafagna (died of cancer on 4/11/09)
Deputy Mayor Don Higginson, Council members Merrilee Boyack, Betty Rexford, Joe Kellejian, Jim Cunningham

San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond
Council members Hal Martin, Mike Preston, Chris Orlando, Rebecca Jones

Santee Mayor Randy Voepel
Vice Mayor Hal Ryan, Council members Jack Dale, Brian Jones, John Minto

Solana Beach Mayor Mike Nichols
Deputy Mayor Thomas Campbell, Council members Lesa Heebner, Joe Kellejian, David Roberts

Vista Mayor Morris Vance
Mayor Pro Tem Frank Lopez, Jr., Council members Bob Campbell, Steve Gronke, Judy Ritter

Tijuana Presidente Municipal (Mayor) Jorge Hank Rhon

3c. Local Leaders - Boarder Patrol

Chief David Aguilar

3d. Local Leaders - Education

San Diego County Board of Education

Superintendent Randolph Ward

Board Members
Board Member John Witt, First District
Board Member Jerry Rindone, Second District
Board President Sharon Jones, Third District
Board Member Mark Anderson, Fourth District
Board Vice President Susan Hartley, Fifth District

San Diego Community College District

Chancellor Constance Carroll, Board members Rich Grosch, Bill Schwandt, Maria Nieto Senour, Peter Zschiesche, Mary Graham

San Diego Unified School District

Board President Sheila Jackson, Board members John Lee Evans, Richard Barrera, John de Beck, Katherine Nakamura

3e. Local Leaders - 18 Tribal Bands in San Diego County

Barona Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Edwin "Thorpe" Romero (Lakeside)

Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians Tribal Chair Monique La Chappa (Campo)

Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair (Alpine)

Ewiiaapaayp (Cuyapaipe) Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Harlan Pinto, Sr. (Alpine)

Inaja/Cosmit Band of Indians Tribal Chair (Escondido)

Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel (formerly Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueño Indians) Tribal Chair Johnny Hernandez (Santa Ysabel)
Jamul Indian Village Tribal Chair Kenneth Meza (Jamul)

La Jolla Band of Indians Tribal Chair Charlie Brown (Pauma Valley)

La Posta Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Gwendolyn Parada (Boulevard)

Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Catherine Saubel (Warner Springs)

Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Tribal Chair Leroy Elliott (Boulevard)

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Howard Maxey (Santa Ysabel)

Pala Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chair Robert Smith (Pala)

Pauma/Yuima Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Chair Christobal Devers, Sr (Pauma Valley)

Rincon Nation of Luiseño Indians Tribal Chair John Currier (Valley Center)

San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians Tribal Chair Allen Lawson, Jr. (Valley Center)
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Tribal Chair Daniel Tucker (El Cajon)
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Tribal Chair Bobby Barrett (Alpine)