[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 38 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 38

Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James 
                         Version of the Bible.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 12, 2011

   Mr. Aderholt (for himself and Mr. Rahall) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                         and Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James 
                         Version of the Bible.

Whereas the King James Version of the Bible was the first English language Bible 
        to be published in the United States;
Whereas the King James Bible, also called the Authorized Version, has made a 
        unique contribution in shaping the English language, including hundreds 
        of common everyday expressions;
Whereas the language of the King James Bible has entered into the very culture 
        of the United States through a myriad of poetry, speeches, sermons, 
        music, songs, and literature;
Whereas the teachings of the Scriptures, particularly read from the King James 
        Scriptures, have inspired concepts of civil government contained in our 
        founding documents, and subsequent laws;
Whereas public officials on all levels of governments, including presidents, 
        have taken their oath of office with the King James Bible;
Whereas many national leaders, have paid tribute to the surpassing influence of 
        the Bible in the United States development, among them the words of 
        Democratic President Andrew Jackson, calling it ``the rock upon which 
        our republic rests'';
Whereas Republican President Ronald Reagan also said of the King James Bible, 
        ``Indeed, it is an incontrovertible fact that all the complex and 
        horrendous questions confronting us at home and worldwide have their 
        answer in that single book'';
Whereas in the history of the United States, the King James Bible has played a 
        significant role in the education of countless individuals, families, 
        and societies;
Whereas the King James Bible, the most printed and widely distributed work in 
        history, is now in its 400th year of publication;
Whereas in 2011, the 400th anniversary of publishing the King James Bible will 
        be celebrated in churches, public events, and conferences with further 
        research, discussions, speeches, and sermons; and
Whereas the King James Bible's relevance and contributions continue to 
        formatively influence the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 400th anniversary of the Authorized King 
        James Version of the Bible being published;
            (2) recognizes its lasting influence on countless families, 
        individuals, and institutions in the United States; and
            (3) expresses its gratitude for the influence it has 
        bestowed upon the United States.
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