[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 113 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 113

     Designating November 21, 1993, through November 27, 1993, as 
                      ``Christian Heritage Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 17, 1993

    Mr. Rahall introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
     Designating November 21, 1993, through November 27, 1993, as 
                      ``Christian Heritage Week''.

Whereas we each have been richly blessed by the Almighty whose divine providence 
        our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of 
        America as a free and independent Nation;
Whereas George Washington, the acknowledged father of our country, has been 
        documented as having said: ``...we ought to be no less persuaded that 
        the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a Nation that 
        disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has 
        ordained.'';
Whereas our Christian heritage is recognized in the writings and accomplishments 
        of such individuals as William Bradford, John and Abigail Adams, James 
        Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, 
        Harry S Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and countless others, and in the 
        constitutions of the several sovereign States, and innumerable public 
        documents and utterances;
Whereas the religious faith and traditions of our people are often reflected in 
        the prayers offered preceding each day's opening of Congress, from its 
        inception unto this day;
Whereas the contributions of our Christian heritage to the institutions, values 
        and vision of our Nation is immeasurable;
Whereas our Christian heritage is further reflected by our people and our 
        leaders, past and present, in our individual and collective efforts as a 
        Nation of peacekeepers and peacemakers to provide for other peoples, 
        both in America and abroad, by providing humanitarian assistance to our 
        fellow men, women and children; and
Whereas it is entirely appropriate to recognize the Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving 
        for God's Providence as a special time and reason for acknowledging our 
        Christian heritage: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That November 21, 1993, 
through November 27, 1993, is designated as ``Christian Heritage 
Week'', and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States, the 
departments and agencies of State and local governments, and all 
interested organizations to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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