[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24126-24127]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING 3RD ANNUAL UNITY DAY USA

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. I rise today to commend the 
Foundation for Pluralism on the 3rd Annual Unity Day USA.
  Unity Day USA has taken the initiative to remember one of the 
greatest tragedies in the history of our nation by brining about a 
positive response to the tragedy of 9/11. This day honors thousands of 
Americans who sacrificed their lives by committing to make this day 
pledged to the peace, prosperity, unity and security of our nation.
  It is vital that we look at the human and economic cost of war to 
realize the urgency to actively pursue peace. The burden of 
peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace building cannot be left to one 
institution, gender, or political party. It must be a shared 
responsibility that encompasses all, regardless of race, class, gender 
or religion.
  Each year Unity Day USA is celebrated on the Sunday before September 
11th. On this day, Americans of every faith, race, ethnicity, culture 
and background, gather to pray for the peace, unity and security of our 
nation and the world.
  The theme the 3rd Annual Unity Day USA will be One Nation under God. 
Leaders will

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seek guidance and wisdom from their respective faiths. Civil servants 
and community leaders will echo the same sentiment and suggest ways in 
which we as individuals can work toward cohesive and thriving local 
communities.
  On behalf of the 30th Congressional District of Texas, I am honored 
to commend the Foundation of Pluralism on celebrating the 3rd Annual 
Unity Day USA.

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