RELIGION

Addresses

Transatlantic Alliance: Rupert Murdoch, S3434 [28AP]

———Tony Blair, S3234-S3236 [22AP]

Amendments

China, People's Republic of: call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (S. Res. 643), S8959 [17SE]

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, H7775 [31JY]

Articles and editorials

Basu—Dubuque Nun Taught Us To Stand Up for Beliefs, S481 [30JA]

Catholic Dems and Bishops in for a Bumpy Ride, E1883 [24SE]

Catholics Celebrate Kentucky Bicentennial, Bardstown Events Mark 200 Years, S5955 [23JN]

China Blocks U.S. Legislators' Meeting, E1476 [16JY]

Familiar Pair at Church Street UMC To Retire, E1243 [17JN]

Kurdistan Is a Model for Iraq—Our Path to a Secular Federal Democracy Is Inspired by the U.S., E2325 [20NO]

Libel Tourism—Where Terrorism and Censorship Meet, H10260 [27SE]

Paul Tipton; Exposed Jesuit Deaths in El Salvador, E1601 [30JY]

Risks and Rewards of the Pope's Visit to the U.S., E804 [1MY]

St. Marcellinus Church—A History, E1258 [18JN]

U.S. Lawmakers Decry Olympics After Dissidents Blocked, E1475 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see S. Res. 499), S2435 [3AP]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (see S. Res. 449), S919 [12FE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration (see S. Con. Res. 94), S7030 [22JY] (see H. Con. Res. 297), H994 [14FE]

———ensure every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience (see H.R. 6514), H6673 [16JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 377), H5864 [23JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 435), S445 [29JA] (see H. Res. 916), H24 [15JA]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (see H. Res. 1370), H7058 [23JY]

———call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (see S. Res. 643), S8035 [1AU]

———call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people (see S. Res. 574), S4793 [22MY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (see S. Res. 504), S2636 [7AP] (see H. Res. 1077), H2011 [3AP]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3628), S9657 [26SE]

Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges (see S. 3209), S6285 [26JN]

Dept. of State: encourage cooperation with Pakistan to secure and return to the U.S. all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan (see H. Res. 1336), H6407 [10JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 1530), H10844 [19NO]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 603), S6286 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5328 [11JN]

Fair Housing Act: prevent discrimination relating to the display of religious symbols (see H.R. 6932), H8396 [17SE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (see H.R. 5152), H554 [29JA]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 1319), H6229 [8JY]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5657 [16JN] (see H. Con. Res. 370), H5214 [10JN]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see H. Res. 1358), H6733 [21JY]

Immigration: eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (see S. 3606), S9657 [26SE] (see H.R. 5570), H1445 [10MR]

———provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 6536), H6726 [17JY]

———require aliens to attest that they will not advocate installing a Sharia law system in the U.S. as a condition for admission (see H.R. 6975), H8476 [18SE]

———require the country of origin of a nonimmigrant religious worker to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to nationals of the U.S. (see H.R. 6590), H7058 [23JY]

India: condemn recent religious violence and call to stop the violence and address its root causes (see H. Con. Res. 434), H10131 [26SE]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (see S. Res. 724), S10834 [9DE] (see H. Res. 1532), H10867 [9DE]

International relations: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (see H. Con. Res. 374), H5729 [19JN]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1140), H2658 [23AP]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is (see H. Res. 1008), H1183 [28FE]

———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H6176 [26JN]

Iraq: express concern for plight of ethno-religious minorities and urge commitment of resources to address humanitarian crisis of refugees and internally displaced persons (see H. Res. 1467), H8477 [18SE]

Israel: express condolences to families of shooting victims in the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva library in Jerusalem (see H. Res. 1060), H1771 [14MR]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (see H.J. Res. 84), H3885 [14MY]

Middle East: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (see H. Res. 1127), H2552 [22AP]

National Year of the Bible: observance (see H. Con. Res. 284), H557 [29JA]

Palestinians: condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (see H. Res. 1069), H1889 [1AP]

Pink Prayer Day: designate (see H. Res. 1412), H7808 [1AU]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit (see S. Res. 519), S3145 [17AP]

Radio: tribute to ``Focus on the Family'' radio program for induction into National Radio Hall of Fame (see S. Res. 641), S7905 [31JY]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1377), H7164 [24JY]

Ten Commandments Weekend: recognize (see S. Res. 483), S2133 [13MR]

Turkey: urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church (see S. Res. 615), S6937 [17JY]

U.N.: condemn glorification of terrorism and the continuing anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric (see H. Res. 939), H456 [23JA]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (see S. Res. 705), S10486 [2OC]

Wan Ko Yee: commend publication of teachings in ``H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III—A Treasury of True Buddha-Dharma'' (see H. Res. 1423), H8019 [10SE]

Documents

Psalm 122: Bible (excerpt), E897 [13MY]

Letters

Cultural and religious autonomy for Tibet: Dalai Lama, S2640 [7AP]

Persecution of Christian community in Iraq: Representative McCotter, E1603 [30JY]

Religious Worker Visa Extension Act: Patrick N. Forrest, H2288 [15AP]

Status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities in Iraq: Jeffrey T. Bergner, Dept. of State, S87 [22JA]

———Senator Obama, S86 [22JA]

Support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery: Audrius Bruzga, Ambassador of Lithuania, E2225 [3OC]

Lists

Political and religious prisoners being detained in Vietnam, E1062 [23MY]

Suggestions to the People's Republic of China for addressing Tibetan protests, H2051 [8AP]

Prayers

Celebrations of the Life of Old First Church, Springfield, MA: J. Thomas Gough, E386 [13MR]

Prayer for America: Bill Goodnight, E1441 [10JY]

Proclamations

Bakersfield Presbyterian Church, Newcomerstown, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1473 [16JY]

Clark Township Baptist Church, Warsaw, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1474 [16JY]

Emmanuel Church, New Philadelphia, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1489 [17JY]

First Presbyterian Church of Fredericktown, Fredericktown, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E2102 [28SE]

Isleta United Methodist Church, Newcomerstown, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1253 [18JN]

Jeanette VanBuskirk Recipient of Columbus, OH, Woman of the Year Award: Representative Space, E628 [16AP]

Sacred Heart Elementary School, Coshocton, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E306 [5MR]

Salem Lutheran Church of Evans Creek, Stone Creek, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1498 [17JY]

Scroggsfield United Presbyterian Church, Scroggsfield, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1354 [25JN]

Smyrna United Methodist Church, Freeport, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E1257 [18JN]

Winchester Community Church, Jackson, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E969 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Congregation Agudath Achim, E2027 [26SE]

Amarillo, TX: anniversary of St. Francis Parish, E389 [13MR]

Ambler, PA: anniversary of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, E689 [23AP]

Amer, Kareem: call upon Egypt to free blogger from prison, H6801 [22JY]

American Religious History Week: designate (H. Res. 888), H5470-H5478 [17JN]

———observance, E839 [7MY]

Ansonia, CT: anniversary of Holy Rosary Church, E2300 [20NO]

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, H6805-H6809 [22JY], E1529 [23JY], E1631 [31JY], E1662 [1AU]

———anniversary of integration (H. Con. Res. 297), H6424-H6426 [14JY], E1389 [26JN], E1483 [16JY], E1490 [17JY], E1514, E1520 [22JY]

Attapulgus, GA: anniversary of Second Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, E1738 [9SE]

Bardot, Brigitte: prosecution in France for inciting racial hatred, H2453 [17AP]

Bay City, MI: tribute to St. James Parish, E1300 [20JN]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E787 [1MY]

Beachwood, OH: tribute to Congregation Shaarey Tikvah commemoration of anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, E2374 [10DE]

Beech Grove, IN: anniversary of Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, E2064 [27SE]

Bloomfield Hills, MI: anniversary of Marian High School, E1775 [11SE]

Breese, IL: anniversary of St. Dominic's Parish, E2305 [20NO]

———anniversary of St. John's United Church of Christ, E2076 [27SE]

Broomall, PA: anniversary of Temple Sholom, E33 [17JA]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, H2425 [16AP]

Burke, Austin J.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Man of the Year award recipient, E756 [29AP]

Calumet, MI: anniversary of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, E2189 [30SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 377), H6082, H6083 [25JN], H6808 [22JY], E1389 [26JN]

Carrollton, TX: anniversary of Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, E534 [8AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, E44 [17JA]

———recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 916), H414-H417 [23JA]

Chabad Lubavitch of Riverdale (organization): Riverdale, NY, Jewish Community Council Community Organizational Award recipient for Toys Campaign, E403 [13MR]

Charities: encourage partnership between private and charitable organizations within the faith-based initiative in order to improve quality of life, H4055 [15MY]

Charlotte, MI: anniversary of Chester Gospel Church, E1360 [26JN]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of St. Richard Parish, E1375 [26JN]

China, People's Republic of: call for end to human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma (H. Res. 1370), H7342-H7347 [30JY], E1680 [1AU]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, H2076 [9AP]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (H. Res. 1077), H2048-H2058 [8AP], E552, E555, E558, E559, E561, E562 [9AP], E574 [10AP]

———establish a permanent U.S. diplomatic presence in Lhasa, Tibet, H2556 [23AP]

———report on congressional delegation trip, E1475 [16JY]

Christian Community Action (organization): anniversary, E135 [7FE], E204 [14FE]

Civil liberties: ensure the civil liberties of U.S. citizens are safeguarded relative to conducting war on terror, H6390 [10JY]

Cleveland, NC: anniversary of Oakland Presbyterian Church, E2181 [30SE]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Council on American-Islamic Relations, E623 [16AP]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities, H6085 [25JN]

Colorado: express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings (H. Res. 886), H2228-H2230 [14AP], E680 [22AP]

Commerce, CA: anniversary of St. Marcellinus Catholic Church, E1258 [18JN]

Congress: importance of opening prayer, H6680 [17JY]

Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land: commend efforts to stop hateful speech in the media, H2074 [9AP]

Crime: condemn Muslim practice of ``honor killing'' in order to protect religious beliefs, H6 [15JA], H6386 [10JY], H7864 [9SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, E895 [13MY]

Ecumenical Enterprises Inc.: anniversary, E2144 [28SE]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 51), E86 [28JA]

Elkins Park, PA: anniversary of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, E1124 [3JN]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (H. Con. Res. 371), H8645-H8647 [23SE], E1914 [25SE], E2118 [28SE]

Evangelical Mission and Seminary International, Inc.: anniversary, E1500 [17JY]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of St. Mary of Sorrows Church, E1717 [8SE]

Fayetteville, AR: anniversary of First Christian Church, H8024 [11SE]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1110 [3JN]

Florida: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, E101 [29JA]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus (H.R. 5152), E95 [29JA]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church, E1041 [22MY]

Freedom of speech: protect the rights of individuals to publicly express views deemed contrary to the religious beliefs of others, H4325 [21MY], H6579 [16JY], H7988 [10SE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Northwest Church, E2013 [26SE]

Garner, IA: anniversary of St. Boniface Catholic Church, E2089 [27SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1131 [4JN]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (H. Res. 1435), H8637, H8638 [23SE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 370), H5984-H5988 [24JN], H6121 [26JN], E1346 [25JN]

Graceville, FL: anniversary of East Mount Zion Church United Methodist Church, E2303 [20NO]

Grand Blanc, MI: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc, E1106 [3JN]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, E1722 [8SE]

Great Britain: domestic policy granting welfare benefits to British Muslims with multiple wives, E303 [5MR]

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: convening of Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, E1429 [10JY]

Greene, Marritje: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1705 [8SE]

Hagatna, GU: anniversary of Academy of Our Lady of Guam, E1799 [16SE]

Hannibal LaGrange College: anniversary, E1739 [9SE]

Hereford, TX: anniversary of Central Church of Christ, E2129 [28SE]

———anniversary of St. Anthony's School, E230 [25FE]

Heritage Foundation for Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries (HFPJC-Avoyseinu): tribute, E1493 [17JY]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E2163 [30SE]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (H. Res. 245), H10215 [27SE]

History: preservation of religious values, H3861 [14MY], H6803 [22JY], H8710-H8714 [23SE]

Holy Ghost Deliverance Ministries, Inc.: tribute to new sanctuary in Estate Barren Spot, St. Croix, E2354 [10DE]

Houston (TX) Jewish Herald-Voice: anniversary, E465 [1AP]

Huntington Village, NY: anniversary of Old First Presbyterian Church, E306 [5MR]

Immigration: eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (H.R. 5570), H2284-H2289 [15AP]

———eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (S. 3606), H10265, H10266 [27SE]

———influence of multiculturalism on U.S. cultural and social beliefs, H10284-H10288 [27SE]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (H. Res. 1532), H10905, H10906, H10945 [10DE]

Indian Creek, IL: anniversary of St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, E643 [17AP]

International relations: support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response (H. Con. Res. 374), H8655-H8657 [23SE]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of members of the Baha'i leadership, E1009 [21MY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is (H. Res. 1008), H7350-H7352 [30JY], E274 [28FE], E1692 [1AU]

Israel: express condolences to families of shooting victims in the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva library in Jerusalem, E340 [10MR]

Jackson, MS: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E538 [8AP]

Jersey City, NJ: anniversary of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E288 [4MR]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, E921 [14MY]

Jews: commit to prioritizing the fight against anti-Semitism and promote tolerance at home and abroad (H.J. Res. 84), E962 [19MY]

Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Galilee Baptist Church, E571 [10AP]

———anniversary of Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, E1477 [16JY]

Kansas City, MO: anniversary of Church of the Nazarene, E1813 [17SE]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of St. Gerard Parish, E1328 [24JN]

Lawrence, NY: anniversary of Temple Israel, E551 [9AP]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary of Baker Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Chruch, E1776 [11SE]

Malaysia: condemn seizure of Christian children's books written in English and containing illustrations of Biblical prophets, H393 [23JA]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Olivet Baptist Church members visiting the District of Columbia, H5415 [17JN]

Mesquite, TX: anniversary of Dallas Christian School, E62 [23JA]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Church of the Open Door, United Church of Christ, E1715 [8SE]

Middle East: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media (H. Res. 1127), H5522-H5526 [18JN]

Montgomery, AL: anniversary of Peoples Baptist Church, E2266 [19NO]

Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H8710-H8714 [23SE]

Mount Kemble Home, Inc.: anniversary, E1269 [18JN]

Murphy, Michael: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1710 [8SE]

Nashville, IL: anniversary of United Methodist Church Rosemary's Circle Sunday school, E2083 [27SE]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church, E1887 [24SE]

National Bible Week: observance, E2028 [26SE]

New Hampton, IA: anniversary of New Hampton Trinity Lutheran Church, E1344 [25JN]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Christian Community Action (organization), E606 [14AP]

New Jersey: tribute to SINAI Schools, E145 [7FE]

New York, NY: anniversary of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, E2211 [2OC]

———Bethany Baptist Church ``Golden Circle Day'' observance, E1173 [9JN]

Newton, MA: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, E1189 [10JN], E1333 [24JN]

Norristown, PA: anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E1253 [18JN]

Northwood, IA: anniversary of Silver Lake Lutheran Church, E1465 [15JY]

Olympic games: urge President Bush to use 2008 Summer Games as a means to address the People's Republic of China human rights violations, H6547 [15JY]

Palestinians: assist refugees in finding new homes outside refugee camp during ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, H337 [17JA]

———condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children (H. Res. 1069), H7870-H7874 [9SE]

Pan-Macedonian Studies Center: tribute to annual Testimonial Dinner, E1319 [23JN]

Parma, OH: anniversary of St. Paul United Church of Christ, E2255 [19NO]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of St. Bonaventure Parish, E2274 [19NO]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Byberry Friends Meeting House, E1765 [11SE]

Pilot Point, TX: anniversary of Taylor Park Church of the Nazarene, E2105 [28SE]

Pocahontas, IA: anniversary of Pocahontas Regular Baptist Church, E1519 [22JY]

Political campaigns: assessment of Presidential candidates, E1766 [11SE]

Pope Benedict XVI: comments regarding illegal aliens during U.S. visit, H2472 [17AP]

———U.S. visit, H2246 [14AP], H2360, H2379 [16AP], E594 [14AP], E626, E634, E635 [16AP]

———U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H2075, H2076-H2078 [9AP], H2470 [17AP]

Prayer: importance, H2358 [16AP], H2738 [24AP]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (H. Res. 1377), E2167 [30SE]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association, E2192 [30SE]

Refugees: condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation (H. Res. 185), H1836-H1839 [1AP], H2524 [22AP], E505, E508 [4AP]

Riverside, CA: tribute to Amos Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for hosting the Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Church Conference, E1687 [1AU]

Robbiano, Mary Ann: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1714 [8SE]

Rural areas: preservation of social and religious values and constitutional rights, H2273 [15AP]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of St. Luke Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, E1111 [3JN]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Baha'i Community of San Jose, E127 [6FE]

Saudi Arabia: civil liberties violations, H1005 [25FE]

Savannah, GA: tribute to Savannah Drama Club, E2183 [30SE]

Schiff, Solomon: Catholic Church Benemerenti Medal recipient, E2201 [2OC]

Shapiro, Jayne: Chabad of the Valley Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Southbury, CT: tribute to the B'nai Israel Human Rights Festival, H4326 [21MY]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Divine Providence Catholic Church, E1008 [21MY]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of Christmas and the Christian faith (H. Res. 847), E91 [29JA]

Springfield, MA: tribute to Old First Church, E385 [13MR]

State Center, IA: tribute to Trinity Lutheran Church, E2124 [28SE]

Sunnyvale, CA: tribute to New Hope International Church, E2140 [28SE]

Swedlove, Caroldyne and Hershel: Congregation Emanu El's Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipients, E679 [22AP]

Sylacauga, AL: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Sylacauga, E846 [7MY]

Texas: child custody hearings for children removed from polygamist community, H2453 [17AP]

Thompson, Ken: Society of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E1717 [8SE]

Toledo, OH: dedication of Blessed Sacrament Parish Neighborhood Center and Middle School, E847 [7MY]

Topeka, KS: anniversary of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, E727 [24AP]

Trenton, IL: anniversary of St. Mary's Parish, E2307 [20NO]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, E1670 [1AU]

Twain Harte, CA: anniversary of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, E1531 [23JY]

U.N. Human Rights Council: condemn resolution criminalizing criticism of Islam, H2073 [9AP]

———provide for discussion of certain Muslim practices that may violate human rights of women, H5844 [23JN]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (H. Con. Res. 255), H8630-H8632 [23SE]

Valley, AL: anniversary of Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church, E1731 [9SE]

Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: anniversary, E174 [13FE]

Wayland Baptist University: anniversary, E2233 [3OC]

Webster City, IA: anniversary of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, E1330 [24JN]

Westlake, OH: anniversary of St. Paul Lutheran Church, E1297 [20JN]

Westwood, NJ: anniversary of Westwood United Methodist Church, E159 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (S. Res. 499), S2449 [3AP]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same (S. Res. 449), S922 [12FE]

Anchorage, AK: anniversary of Congregation Beth Shalom, S9016 [18SE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of integration, S7142 [23JY]

———anniversary of integration (S. Con. Res. 94), S7078 [22JY]

Beech Grove, IN: anniversary of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and School, S4280 [15MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: ensure the Pledge of Allegiance and ``In God We Trust'' are displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center and allow other exhibits and materials to include religious references, S9881 [27SE]

———permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 377), S6331, S6332 [27JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 435), S455 [29JA]

Centerville, SD: anniversary of Scandia Lutheran Church, S8178 [9SE]

China, People's Republic of: call for greater dialogue with the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet (S. Res. 643), S8048 [1AU], S8960 [17SE]

———call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people (S. Res. 574), S4806 [22MY]

———end crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms (S. Res. 504), S2639-S2641 [7AP], S2826, S2827 [9AP], S2937 [10AP]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 3628), S9710 [26SE]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, S2769 [9AP]

Dunwoody, GA: anniversary of Temple Emanu-El, S1996 [12MR]

Dutch Mills, AR: anniversary of Liberty Baptist Church, S9647 [26SE]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (S. Res. 603), S6296, S6297 [26JN]

———rise in hate crimes, bigotry, and anti-Semitism, S487 [30JA]

Fair Housing Act: anniversary, S2121 [13MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 595), S5666 [16JN]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, S8371 [11SE]

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: convening of Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, S6597 [11JY]

Immigration: eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program (S. 3606), S9573, S9668 [26SE]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India (S. Res. 724), S10836 [9DE]

Iran: condemn arrest and detention of members of the Baha'i leadership, S5653 [16JN]

Iraq: status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities, S86 [22JA]

Louisville, KY: anniversary of Archdiocese of Louisville, S5955 [23JN]

Maple Mount, KY: anniversary of Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, S2120 [13MR]

National Bible Week: observance, S9620 [26SE]

National Salvation Army Week: observance, S3785 [6MY]

Olympic games: use 2008 Summer Games as a means to hold the People's Republic of China accountable for violations of human rights, fair trade policies, and religious freedom, S2334 [2AP]

Pope Benedict XVI: U.S. visit, S2985, S2986, S3006 [15AP], S3052, S3066 [16AP]

———U.S. visit (S. Res. 519), S3105 [17AP]

Rahho, Paulos Faraj: condemn kidnapping and killing of Chaldean spiritual leader in Iraq, S2122 [13MR]

Reno, NV: anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, S7565 [28JY]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Holy Family Residence of the Little Sisters of the Poor, S2611 [4AP]

Sioux Falls Seminary: anniversary, S965 [13FE]

U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad: support efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery (S. Res. 705), S10423 [2OC]

Reports filed

Religious Worker Visa Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5570) (H. Rept. 110-589), H2265 [14AP]

Statements

Appreciation for Words of Welcome: Pope Benedict XVI, E634 [16AP]

Monsignor Richard W. O'Keeffe: John Bullington, E1386 [26JN]

U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights: Ngai Xuan Nguyen, Democratic Party of Vietnam, E1063 [23MY]

Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI: President Bush, H2491 [22AP], E634 [16AP]

Summaries

Israeli Initiative—The Right Road to Peace: Binyamin Elon, H338 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 255, support U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery, H8630 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 297, Armed Forces integration anniversary, H6424 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 370, Gospel Music Heritage Month, H5985 [24JN]

H. Con. Res. 371, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, H8645 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 374, support spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope Benedict XVI response, H8655 [23SE]

H. Con. Res. 377, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of integration of the Armed Forces, H6082 [25JN]

H. Res. 185, condemn human rights violations of religious minorities in Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf and acknowledge impact of Arab-Israeli conflict on Middle East refugee situation, H1836 [1AP]

H. Res. 245, recognize the Hindu holiday of Diwali, H10215 [27SE]

H. Res. 838, U.S. visit by Pope Benedict XVI, H2076 [9AP]

H. Res. 886, express condolences to victims and community impacted by church shootings in Colorado, H2228 [14AP]

H. Res. 916, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H414 [23JA]

H. Res. 1008, condemn persecution of Baha'is in Iran, H7350 [30JY]

H. Res. 1069, condemn use of television programming by Hamas to indoctrinate hatred, violence, and anti-Semitism toward Israel in young Palestinian children, H7870 [9SE]

H. Res. 1077, end Chinese crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, H2048 [8AP]

H. Res. 1127, condemn restrictions on freedom of the press and expression and concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media, H5522 [18JN]

H. Res. 1370, call for People's Republic of China to end human rights abuses of citizens, cease repression of Tibetan and Uyghur people, and end support for Governments of Sudan and Burma, H7342 [30JY]

H. Res. 1435, Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass anniversary, H8637 [23SE]

H. Res. 1532, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, H10905 [10DE]

H.R. 5570, Religious Worker Visa Extension Act, H2284 [15AP]

S. 3606, Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act, S9573 [26SE], H10265 [27SE]

S. Con. Res. 94, Armed Forces integration anniversary, S7077, S7078 [22JY]

S. Res. 435, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S451, S455 [29JA]

S. Res. 449, condemn statements of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad regarding Israel and the Holocaust and calling for all U.N. member States to do the same, S921 [12FE]

S. Res. 483, Ten Commandments Weekend, S2164 [13MR]

S. Res. 499, urge Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution, S2449 [3AP]

S. Res. 504, end Chinese crackdown in Tibet and enter dialogue with the Dalai Lama to negotiate solution respecting distinctive Tibetan language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms, S2638 [7AP], S2827 [9AP]

S. Res. 519, U.S. visit by Pope Benedict XVI, S3105, S3162 [17AP]

S. Res. 574, call for release from custody of Huseyin Celil and the children of Rebiya Kadeer and refrain from further cultural and religious suppression against Uyghur people in the People's Republic of China, S4805 [22MY]

S. Res. 595, Gospel Music Heritage Month, S5663, S5666 [16JN]

S. Res. 603, commend European countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws, S6295 [26JN]

S. Res. 615, urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church by Turkey, S6944 [17JY]

S. Res. 641, tribute to ``Focus on the Family'' radio program for induction into National Radio Hall of Fame, S7977 [31JY]

S. Res. 643, call for greater dialogue between the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet, S8048 [1AU]

S. Res. 643, call for greater dialogue with the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama regarding rights for the people of Tibet, S8960 [17SE]

S. Res. 705, support U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad efforts to preserve religious and cultural sites and condemn Lithuanian Government for allowing construction on a Jewish cemetery, S10423, S10490 [2OC]

S. Res. 724, condemn terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, urge Pakistan to investigate possible connection to groups based in Pakistan, and bolster U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with India, S10834, S10836 [9DE]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, S2769-S2773 [9AP]

Tributes

Hinckley, Gordon B., S370-S373 [28JA]