[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 847 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     December 11, 2007.
Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other 
        cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians 
        throughout the United States and the world;
Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, 
        making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American 
        population;
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, 
        making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion 
        of about one-third of the world population;
Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development 
        of western civilization;
Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the 
        traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that 
        points observers back to its Judeo-Christian roots;
Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe 
        Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus 
        Christ;
Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God's 
        redemption, mercy, and Grace; and
Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the 
        rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of 
        the world;
            (2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States 
        and worldwide;
            (3) acknowledges the international religious and historical 
        importance of Christmas and the Christian faith;
            (4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and 
        Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation 
        of the western civilization;
            (5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, 
        both in the United States and worldwide; and
            (6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and 
        Christians throughout the world.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.