[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S4286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 555--RECOGNIZING THE FREEDOM OF MUSLIMS OF THE UNITED 
STATES TO EXERCISE THEIR RELIGION AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CIVIL SYSTEMS 
                            OF THEIR COUNTRY

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. Flake) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 555

       Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the 
     United States guarantees religious freedom to people of all 
     faiths;
       Whereas article VI of the Constitution of the United States 
     asserts that no religious test may be required for public 
     office, ensuring that people of all faiths may serve their 
     country;
       Whereas the United States has always valued the right of 
     individuals to practice their faith as they please, and 
     religious freedom is fundamental to the national character of 
     the United States;
       Whereas people of the United States of all faiths, 
     including Muslims, both immigrant and native-born and from a 
     variety of races and ethnicities, have made valuable 
     contributions to the United States throughout its history;
       Whereas more than 3,000,000 Muslims now reside in the 
     United States;
       Whereas Muslims have served in the Armed Forces of the 
     United States for generations, with more than 5,000 Muslims 
     currently serving and many having made the ultimate sacrifice 
     for the United States;
       Whereas Muslim scientists and researchers in the United 
     States have helped expand the understanding of medicine, 
     engineering, and outer space;
       Whereas Muslim inventors in the United States have made 
     breakthroughs ranging from brain tumor treatments to the 
     creation of the ice cream cone;
       Whereas Muslim athletes have represented the United States 
     in the Olympics and in most professional sports leagues;
       Whereas Muslim entrepreneurs and business leaders in the 
     United States have helped shape industries including 
     financial services, food, transportation, cosmetics, and 
     furniture;
       Whereas countless Muslims contribute to the economy and 
     well-being of the United States as business owners, 
     firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service 
     workers, and teachers; and
       Whereas Muslims have served as Members of Congress, 
     Ambassadors of the United States, and other types of public 
     servants: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the religious freedom 
     of Muslims of the United States and their civic contributions 
     to the United States.

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