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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 12 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2007 Mr. Stearns (for himself and Mr. Westmoreland) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in the United States Capitol.

Whereas the Ten Commandments have had a significant impact on the development of the fundamental legal principles of Western Civilization; and Whereas the Ten Commandments set forth a code of moral conduct, observance of which is widely acknowledged to promote respect for our system of laws and the good of society: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)recognizes that the Ten Commandments are a declaration of the fundamental principles that are the cornerstone of a fair and just society; and (2)directs that a copy of the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in the United States Capitol at such place and in such manner as the Architect of the Capitol shall designate.