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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 641 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2007 Mr. McHenry submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Acknowledging the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America and recognizing the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens.

Whereas we celebrate the 220th Anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America in September 2007; Whereas historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Bill of Rights should be the foundations of an education in American history and the guidelines for civic responsibility; and Whereas every citizen has a duty to family, school, and community to participate as civic leaders and promote the tenets embodied in our founding documents: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)acknowledges the importance of understanding the history of the United States of America; and (2)recognizes the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens.