[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 535 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 535

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 30, 2009.
Whereas religious leaders can be a decisive factor in maintaining peace and 
        security in the world;
Whereas a Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions was established 
        in 2003;
Whereas the purpose of the Congress is to advance tolerance, development, and 
        security;
Whereas the Congress provides a forum for improving understanding and mutual 
        cooperation among religious communities from around the world;
Whereas the Congress considers interfaith dialogue one of the most important 
        instruments for the maintenance of peace and harmony among peoples and 
        nations;
Whereas the Congress regularly holds forums that address, among other issues, 
        religious freedom, inter-religious dialogue, and the role of religious 
        leaders in strengthening global security;
Whereas the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, 
        Islam, Judaism, Shinto, and Taoism are represented in the Congress;
Whereas religious leaders representing more than 26 nations, including Israel, 
        Egypt, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Armenia, South Korea, China, 
        India, Thailand, the United States, Switzerland, France, Japan, and the 
        Holy See, participate in the Congress;
Whereas a Secretariat of the Congress was established by the leaders and 
        representatives of the world and traditional religions in 2003 as a 
        permanent body of the interfaith dialogue;
Whereas the Secretariat of the Congress adopted resolutions to convene the 
        second and third Congress in 2006 and 2009; and
Whereas the third Congress was held on July 1-2, 2009: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional 
        Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual 
        understanding; and
            (2) supports freedom of religion and conscience throughout the world 
        as a fundamental human right and as a source of stability for all 
        countries.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.