[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 784 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 784

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 28, 2009.
Whereas September 28, 551 B.C., is recognized as the date on which Confucius was 
        born in the town of Qufu, in what is now the Shandong Province of China;
Whereas Confucius, who is one of the greatest thinkers, teachers, and social 
        philosophers in history, developed a philosophy that has deeply 
        influenced, and continues to influence, the social and political thought 
        of countries around the world, including China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, 
        and Vietnam;
Whereas Confucius counseled introspection, self-cultivation, sincerity, and the 
        observance of respect within social relationships as a means of 
        achieving justice and attaining morality in personal and public life, 
        reflecting a moral fiber of the highest degree;
Whereas the teaching of Confucius that ``what one does not wish for oneself, one 
        ought not to do to anyone else; what one recognizes as desirable for 
        oneself, one ought to be willing to grant to others'' is a model for 
        ethical behavior and for the promotion of harmony among us;
Whereas Confucius taught that an ideal government is founded upon loyalty, 
        respect for elders, and recognition of the importance of family; and
Whereas Confucius taught that politicians must be models of truthfulness and 
        morality, which serves as a reminder to all of our duty to serve with 
        the utmost honor and respect: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 2,560th anniversary 
of the birth of Confucius and recognizes his invaluable contributions to 
philosophy and social and political thought.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.