[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 220 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 220

  Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be 
         issued recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 4, 1999

 Mr. Davis of Virginia (for himself and Mr. Rohrabacher) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                           Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be 
         issued recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Whereas there are more than five million practicing Muslims in the United 
        States, who represent one of the fastest growing segments of American 
        society;
Whereas those who follow the Islamic faith are a diverse community comprised of 
        all races, colors, and political opinions, who make important and 
        valuable contributions to American society and culture;
Whereas Ramadan is an Islamic holy month which follows the lunar cycle and is 
        observed by Muslims around the world;
Whereas Muslims in the United States fast during the month of Ramadan, from 
        sunrise until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual contact;
Whereas Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the cycle of the new Moon;
Whereas Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three monotheistic religions of 
        the world; and
Whereas Jewish and Christian holidays have been recognized on United States 
        postage stamps, but no Islamic observance is similarly commemorated: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress that--
            (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage 
        stamp recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan; and
            (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
        to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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