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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 615 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 15, 2005 Mr. Israel (for himself and Mr. Weiner) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa should be protected.

Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa; (2)strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa; and (3)expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions.