RELIGION

Addresses

Cee Salberg Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: James Everitt, E2470 [8OC]

Current Status of China's Law on Religious Freedom: Zhiang Kai, E2672 [29OC]

Holocaust Days of Remembrance Ceremony: President Obama, E1399 [12JN]

Jesus Gonzales Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: Dan Greenleaf, E2464 [8OC]

Joan H. Burdick Recipient of Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award: Connie Solari, E2484 [8OC]

Amendments

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (S. Con. Res. 19), S5881 [21MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S12087, S12088 [1DE]

Articles and editorials

Boehner Found Kennedy a Generous Partner in Faith, S10479 [15OC]

Christian Killed in Northern Iraqi City, H478 [22JA]

Cold Shoulder to Liberty, E2348 [23SE]

East Turkistan Islamic Party Appeals for New Recruits in New Video, H5138 [5MY]

Fred Schwarz, RIP, H3395 [12MR]

Iran To Try Bahais for Spying for Israel, E246 [11FE]

National Day of Prayer, E976 [27AP]

Richard John Neuhaus, 1936-2009—An Honorable Christian Soldier, E78 [13JA]

Sad Anniversaries in Tibet, H3314 [11MR]

Speaking Truth to Muslim Power, S4745 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (see S. Con. Res. 19), S4670 [23AP] (see H. Con. Res. 108), H4733 [23AP]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 397), H5096 [4MY]

Armed Forces: 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. 268), H70 [7JA]

Biblica (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 852), H11581 [21OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 3477), H9277 [31JY]

———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible and a copy of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 149), H6618 [11JN]

———place the Lincoln-Obama Bible on permanent display on the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center (see H. Con. Res. 34), H779 [28JA]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 22), S894 [27JA] (see H. Res. 39), H162 [9JA]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (see H. Res. 605), H7705 [26JN]

———condemn violent repression of Uyghur protests, express sadness at loss of life, and call on Chinese Government to respect right of freedom of speech and association (see H. Res. 624), H8008 [10JY]

———ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people (see S. Res. 155), S5820 [21MY]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (see H. Res. 226), H3104 [9MR]

Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges (see S. 166), S169 [7JA]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (see H. Res. 535), H6618 [11JN]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (see S. Res. 304), S10162 [6OC] (see H. Res. 786), H10408 [30SE]

Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 20), H37 [6JA]

Dolan, Timothy M.: tribute (see H. Res. 327), H4524 [2AP]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: U.S. visit (see H. Res. 838), H11458 [15OC]

Egan, Edward Cardinal: tribute (see H. Res. 327), H4524 [2AP]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (see S. Res. 321), S10735 [26OC] (see H. Res. 761), H9807 [22SE]

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. 153), S5615 [19MY]

Foreign policy: recognize that U.N. resolutions on ``defamation of religions'' are incompatible with fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express religious beliefs (see H. Res. 763), H9807 [22SE]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (see H. Res. 86), H526 [26JA]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (see H. Res. 603), H7705 [26JN]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 226), S8272 [29JY] (see H.J. Res. 12), H90 [8JA]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 1300), H2979 [4MR]

Hillel—The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: recognize contributions to college campus communities (see H. Res. 493), H6075 [2JN]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 826), H11298 [13OC]

———recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 798), H10519 [6OC]

Human rights: grieve for loss of life during the Third Reich, continue efforts for tolerance and justice, and honor transparency, accountability, rule of law, and struggle for freedom and human rights (see H. Con. Res. 7), H71 [7JA]

Immigration: extend certain programs (see H.R. 2679), H6154 [3JN]

———provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 1340), H3054 [5MR]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages (see H. Con. Res. 209), H12456 [5NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (see S. Res. 71), S2910 [9MR] (see H. Res. 175), H1606 [13FE]

———release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 33), H90 [8JA]

Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (see S. Res. 322), S10735 [26OC] (see H. Res. 944), H13520 [3DE]

Middle East: condemn continuing violations of religious freedom (see H. Res. 840), H11458 [15OC]

National Education Freedom Week: designate (see H. Res. 506), H6265 [4JN]

National Year of the Bible: designate (see H. Con. Res. 121), H5399 [7MY]

Pakistan: ensure inter-religious dialogue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities (see H. Res. 764), H9899 [23SE]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (see S. Con. Res. 23), S5615 [19MY] (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4129 [30MR]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 6), H70 [7JA]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that aid and abet terrorism, secure cooperation in investigation of terrorist incidents, and limit issuance of visas to Saudi Arabian citizens (see H.R. 1288), H2925 [3MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1484), H3400 [12MR]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see S. Res. 5), S43 [6JA]

Sisters of the Sacred Hearts: recognize anniversary of arrival in Hawaii and commend the education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1864 [6FE] (see S. Res. 126), S5065 [4MY] (see H. Con. Res. 81), H4026 [25MR]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 951), H13628 (see H. Res. 951), H14371 [8DE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 689), S3784 [25MR]

———establish a Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive tax payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 2085), H4732 [23AP]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1951), H4522 [2AP]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 356), S11594 [19NO]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 220), H3077 [6MR] (see H. Res. 236), H3338 [11MR]

U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance: prohibit funding for and participation in Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities (see H. Res. 42), H162 [9JA]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see H. Res. 529), H6618 [11JN]

———express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (see S. Res. 184), S6543 [11JN]

———honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (see H. Con. Res. 154), H6806 [15JN]

Venezuela: acknowledge growing threat of anti-Semitism and express support for Jewish community (see H. Con. Res. 124), H5484 [12MY]

Women: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (see H. Res. 441), H5666 [14MY]

Biographies

Dunlap, Raymond H., Sr., E2288 [16SE]

Young, David J., E700 [18MR]

Essays

Shining City on a Hill: E.M. Massey, E3009 [15DE]

Histories

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Downey, CA, E2190 [8SE]

Letters

Human rights violations in China: Representative Wolf, H1638 [23FE]

Nomination of Sonia M. Sotomayor to be Supreme Court Justice: Jesse Miranda, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, S8846 [5AU]

Prohibit Federal funding of abortions under any national health care plan: several religious organizations, S12675 [8DE]

Special Immigrant Non-Minister Religious Worker Visa Programs: several religious organizations, H2945 [4MR]

Status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities in Iraq: Representative Wolf, E58 [9JA]

Status of FBI relationship with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) relative to connections to Hamas and other terrorist organizations: Representative Wolf, H6670 [12JN]

———Richard C. Powers, FBI, H6671 [12JN]

Lists

U.S. citizens held hostage during the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, S11079 [4NO]

Memorandums

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Visit to Arab Countries To Discuss Outreach Strategies: U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, H6671, H6676 [12JN]

———U.S. Embassy in United Arab Emirates, H6671, H6675 [12JN]

Prayers

Prayer of the Farm Workers' Struggle: Cesar E. Chavez, S636 [16JA]

Press releases

Case Update—Elderly Activist Shuang Shuying Released; Reports Abuses in Prison: Human Rights in China (organization), E588 [6MR]

Proclamations

Beulah Baptist Church, Decatur, GA, Anniversary: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E3002 [15DE]

Center United Methodist Church, Cambridge, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E254 [12FE]

Chalfont Methodist Church, Washington Township, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E262 [12FE], E547 [4MR]

Cumberland United Methodist Church, Cumberland, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E2603 [22OC]

Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Licking Township, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E255 [12FE]

First Church of the Nazarene Anniversary: Representative Space, E263 [12FE]

First United Church of Christ, New Philadelphia, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E2651 [28OC]

First United Methodist Church of Dover, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E261 [12FE]

Jewett United Methodist Church, Jewett, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E256 [12FE]

Quaker City United Methodist Church, Quaker City, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E257 [12FE]

Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Chillicothe, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E543 [4MR]

Sonora United Methodist Church, Zanesville, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E259 [12FE]

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jewett, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E2311 [17SE]

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fairpoint, OH, Anniversary: Representative Space, E206 [4FE]

Tribute to Tuscarawas County, OH, Council for Church and Community: Representative Space, E544 [4MR], E2573 [20OC]

Tribute to Victor A. Myers: Representative Space, E2302 [17SE]

Questions and answers

Clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges in the Civil Rights Act, S743 [22JA]

Remarks in House

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution, H7872 [9JY]

Adrian, MI: anniversary of Adrian Dominican Sisters, E604 [10MR]

Afghanistan: clarify that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and undermines the support and goodwill of the U.S. and international community, H6497, H6498 [10JN]

———express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (H. Con. Res. 108), E970 [23AP]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn statements regarding Israel, H4667 [22AP], H4757 [27AP], H4970 [29AP]

Albany, GA: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E2498 [8OC]

Alexandria, LA: anniversary of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim, E2459 [6OC], E2463 [8OC]

Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Laurel Grove Baptist Church, E2307 [17SE]

American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists: tribute to Durban II Counter-Conference, E963 [23AP], E976 [27AP]

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (H. Res. 397), H5276 [6MY]

Armed Forces: 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 (H.R. 268), H9916 [24SE], H11766 [26OC]

Aron, Martin and Beth: Springfield, NJ, Congregation Israel Annual Tribute Dinner honorees, E735 [23MR]

Bartelso, IL: anniversary of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, E2542 [15OC]

Beecher City, IL: anniversary of Greenland Baptist Church, E2015 [27JY]

Biblica (organization): anniversary, E3021 [17DE]

Boehm, Edward G., Jr., and Regina E.: Scranton, PA, B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism award recipient, E1062 [5MY]

Bolivar, MO: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E2218 [9SE]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church, E2525 [14OC]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, E1317 [4JN]

Burdick, Joan H.: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2484 [8OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (H.R. 3477), H10515 [6OC]

Carrollton, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E2389 [29SE]

Caseyville, IL: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E2383 [29SE], E2418 [1OC]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H606 [28JA]

———recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 39), H398-H402 [21JA], E135 [26JA], E159, E162, E166 [28JA]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Beth Sholom Ahavas Achim Synagogue, E2627 [23OC]

———anniversary of Irving Park Baptist Church, E2255 [14SE]

———condemn recent vandalism and threats against Jewish organizations, E85 [14JA]

China: anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, E985 [27AP], E1829 [17JY]

———anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong (H. Res. 605), H12537 [6NO]

———human rights violations, H1637 [23FE], H2812 [25FE], H7832 [8JY], H8964 [29JY], H11104 [7OC], E588 [6MR]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue (H. Res. 226), H3307-H3315 [11MR], E682 [17MR]

Cincinnati, OH: anniversary of Mount Notre Dame High School, E2314 [17SE]

Clairton, PA: anniversary of Church of the Nativity of the Theokotos, E2281 [16SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Greek Orthodox Church Hellenic Heritage Festival, E1237 [21MY]

———anniversary of West Park United Church of Christ, E1697 [9JY]

———tribute to La Sagrada Familia Festival, E1625 [26JN]

Clifton, NJ: anniversary of Clifton Jewish Center, E2330 [22SE]

Collegeville, PA: anniversary of Valley Forge Baptist Temple, E1843 [20JY]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Congregation Torat Emet, E1358 [9JN]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, E1168-E1171 [14MY]

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions: tribute (H. Res. 535), H8940, H8941 [28JY], H9166 [30JY], E1632 [26JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: make certain organizations and related activities ineligible for grants, H3605 [18MR]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: proposed congressional investigation of staff and interns, H11767 [26OC]

Courts: consideration of contempt proceedings relative to Does v. School Board of Santa Rosa County, FL, case on prayer in schools, H9539-H9542 [15SE]

Crime: prosecute hate crimes committed against Sikh Americans, E1179 [15MY]

Danville, IL: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E564 [5MR]

Danville, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1623 [26JN]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (H. Res. 786), H11319-H11321 [14OC], E2411 [1OC]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church, E2169 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit recruitment, enlistment, or retention of persons associated or affiliated with groups associated with hate crimes, H7348 [25JN]

Dept. of State: list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom, H9059 [30JY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (H. Res. 20), H7746 [8JY]

Dieterich, IL: anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church, E2539 [15OC]

Dix, IL: tribute to Springer Community Church, E1334 [8JN]

Dover AFB, DE: main base chapel center funding, H7972 [10JY]

Downey, CA: anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, E2190 [8SE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I: anniversary of enthronement, E2678 [2NO]

———U.S. visit (H. Res. 838), H11827-H11830 [27OC], E2700 [3NO]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (H. Res. 761), H11542-H11545 [21OC]

Elk Grove Village, IL: anniversary of Elk Grove Baptist Church, E2299 [17SE]

Fairfield, ME: tribute to Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, E2357 [24SE]

FBI: status of relationship with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) relative to connections to Hamas and other terrorist organizations, H6669-H6676 [12JN]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to St. Charles Borromeo School, E162 [28JA]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Community Christian Church, E2369 [25SE]

Four Immortal Chaplains Day: designate (H. Res. 86), E166 [28JA]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Saints Rest Baptist Church, E2340 [23SE]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth (H. Res. 603), H11323-H11325 [14OC], E2540 [15OC]

Gaskin City, IL: anniversary of Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Church, E2541 [15OC]

Genocide Prevention Month: observance, E839 [1AP]

Gideons International (organization): anniversary, E465 [26FE]

Gonzales, Jesus: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2464 [8OC]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H.J. Res. 12), H9246, H9248, H9263 [31JY], H9470 [14SE]

Grandville, MI: anniversary of First Reformed Church, E952 [23AP]

Hallandale, FL: anniversary of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, E1843 [20JY]

Hampton, NJ: anniversary of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, H9062 [30JY]

Haywood County, TN: anniversary of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, E1699 [9JY]

Health: protect rights of patients and health care providers relative to provision of health care without violating their religious beliefs or moral convictions, H12224 [3NO]

Hereford, TX: rededication of Italian POW Camp Chapel, E2126 [31JY]

Higgins, James B.: Reserve Officers Association Chaplain of the Year award recipient, H925 [4FE]

Highland Park, NJ: tribute to Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center Chaver Award recipients, E505 [2MR]

Hillel—The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: recognize contributions to college campus communities (H. Res. 493), H6760-H6762 [15JN], E1439 [17JN]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E2557 [15OC]

History: historical impact of Judeo-Christian values, H14818-H14821 [11DE]

———religious history of the U.S., H15487-H15493 [16DE]

Human rights: condemn offenders of human rights and religious freedom, H1048 [9FE], E809 [30MR]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages (H. Con. Res. 209), H12546-H12549 [6NO], H12969 [7NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is, E246 [11FE], E1702 [9JY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, E1234 [21MY]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (H. Res. 175), H11549-H11551 [21OC], E291 [13FE], E2617 [22OC]

Iraq: anniversary of chemical weapons attack on Halabja, Kurdistan, E668 [16MR]

———status of Christian and other non-Muslim religious minorities, H477 [22JA], H13322 [19NO], E58 [9JA]

———support religious and ethnic minorities (H. Res. 944), E2880 [3DE]

Jackson, TN: anniversary of New Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E264 [12FE]

Keansburg, NJ: tribute to Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4 for Great Irish Hunger Annual Mass and Memorial dedication, E2900 [7DE]

Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.: anniversary, E690 [17MR]

Lakeland, FL: tribute to veterans at Calvary Baptist Church, E1215 [20MY]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, H11305 [14OC], E2525 [14OC]

Lawrenceville, IL: anniversary of St. Lawrence Parish, E2605 [22OC]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1409 [15JN]

Lineville, AL: anniversary of Pine Grove Baptist Church, E2648 [28OC]

Livonia, MI: anniversary of Congregation Beit Kodesh, E2631 [26OC]

Loveland, OH: anniversary of St. Columban Roman Catholic Church, H9210 [31JY]

Madzarov, Slavco: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E1124 [12MY]

McKinney, TX: anniversary of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, E2378 [25SE]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of B'nai B'rith Sam Schloss Lodge, E2037 [28JY]

Mendocino, CA: anniversary of Mendocino Presbyterian Church, E2697 [3NO]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, E2700 [3NO]

Miami, FL: tribute to Miami Ridgeway Church of God of Prophecy, E1496 [18JN]

Michigan: tribute to Albanian diaspora, H7689 [26JN]

Millburn, NJ: renovation of Congregation B'nai Israel, E1241 [21MY]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Mae Edwards Memorial United Methodist Church, E2450 [6OC]

———dedication of Pine Terrace Baptist Church worship center, E2212 [9SE]

Mojave National Preserve: constitutionality of Mojave Desert Cross World War I memorial relative to display of religious symbol on Government land, H10462 [6OC]

Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, H3139-H3142 [10MR], H3504-H3507 [17MR], H3789 [24MR], H5700-H5706 [18MY], H11279-H11285 [13OC], H13261, H13262 [18NO]

Mount Vernon, IL: anniversary of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, E3043 [17DE]

———anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church, E198 [4FE], E689 [17MR]

Nashville, TN: anniversary of Christ Church, E2198 [8SE]

National Bible Week: observance, E2683 [2NO]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H5274, H5278 [6MY], H5313 [7MY], E1096, E1106 [7MY]

Neumann University: tribute to attaining university status, H5639 [14MY]

New Hyde Park, NY: anniversary of Church of Notre Dame, E1647 [7JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, E1093 [7MY]

———anniversary of Park East Synagogue, E1414 [15JN]

———tribute to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center for annual Flower Ball Benefit Banquet, E838 [1AP]

Obama, President: appropriateness of delivery of University of Notre Dame commencement address relative to views on abortion, H5673 [18MY]

———decision to cover religious symbol during speech at Georgetown University, H4738 [27AP]

———tribute to speech in Cairo, Egypt, H6293 [8JN], E1401 [12JN]

Palos Hills, IL: anniversay of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, E2620 [23OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, E722 [19MR]

———anniversary of Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church, E1682 [8JY]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, E2251 [14SE]

———anniversary of New A.M.E. Zion Church, E2511 [13OC]

———anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, E2390 [29SE]

Pearl, MS: anniversary of Pearl United Methodist Church, E1060 [5MY]

Pembroke Park, FL: anniversary of Koinonia Worship Center, E1488 [18JN]

Peoria, IL: tribute to First United Methodist Church, E2942 [10DE]

Piney Woods, MS: anniversary of the Piney Woods School, E2573 [20OC]

Pontiac, MI: anniversary of New Mount Moriah International Church, E644 [11MR]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (H. Con. Res. 89), H7687 [26JN]

Prayer: importance, H4558 [21AP], H5896 [21MY], H8013 [13JY], H8065 [14JY], H9539-H9542 [15SE]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of Mount Fern United Methodist Church, E60 [9JA]

Reznik, Janice and Benjamin: Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel Parnas Award recipients, E3035 [17DE]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of Fourth Baptist Church, E1604 [26JN]

———anniversary of St. Benedict Parochial School, E2542 [15OC]

———anniversary of St. Joseph's Villa, E2793 [18NO]

———anniversary of St. Paul's Baptist Church, E2788 [17NO]

Ridgefield, NJ: anniversary of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, E1289 [3JN]

Roanoke, TX: tribute to St. Peter Lutheran Church, E2904 [8DE]

Roswell, NM: anniversary of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, H8421 [21JY]

Salberg, Cee: Atherton, CA, Sacred Heart Schools St. Madeleine Sophie Award recipient, E2470 [8OC]

Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco: anniversary, E247 [11FE]

San Antonio, FL: anniversary of St. Anthony Catholic School, E938 [22AP]

Sanger, TX: anniversary of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, E881 [2AP]

Saudi Arabia: condemn arrest and sentencing of elderly woman for violation of religious laws, H3447 [17MR]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1484), E661 [12MR]

Scituate, MA: anniversary of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, E104 [15JA]

Scotch Plains, NJ: anniversary of St. John's Baptist Church, E1225 [21MY]

Scottsdale, AZ: tribute to Armenian Apostolic Church, E2235 [10SE]

Scranton, NJ: anniversary of Jewish Community Center, E1883 [22JY]

Silver Point, TN: anniversary of West End Church of Christ, E2420 [1OC], E2456 [6OC]

Smoaks, SC: anniversary of Lovely Hill Baptist Association, E2955 [10DE]

Sokka Gakkai International (organization): tribute, E695 [18MR]

South Africa: refusal to grant visa to Dalai Lama, H3840 [25MR]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Sisters of St. Joseph, E958 [23AP]

Stanhope, NJ: anniversary of Waterloo United Methodist Church, E55 [9JA]

Tallevast, FL: anniversary of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, E1791 [15JY]

Taxation: provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 1951), E859 [2AP]

Turkey: condemn rise in anti-Semitism, E203 [4FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, H6542, H6543 [11JN], E1370 [10JN]

———express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (H. Res. 529), H6585-H6593 [11JN], H6668 [12JN], E1394, E1396, E1397, E1398, E1399 [12JN], E1423 [15JN], E1849 [20JY]

———honor sacrifice of Stephen T. Johns, acknowledge relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans, and encourage cooperation to combat hate-related violence (H. Con. Res. 154), E1423 [15JN]

Union of the Vietnamese Student Association of Southern California: tribute to Tet Festival for the Lunar New Year, H531 [27JA]

Venezuela: condemn recent attack on Tiferet Israel Sephardic synagogue in Caracas, H909 [3FE], E208 [4FE]

Weisberg, Mort: Jewish National Fund (organization) Tree of Life Award recipient, E2412 [1OC]

Wellington, AL: anniversary of Hopewell Baptist Church, E2016 [27JY]

Women: honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters (H. Res. 441), H9763, H9764 [22SE], E1175 [14MY], E2337, E2345 [23SE], E2405 [30SE]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Venerini Academy, E2802 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Adrian, MI: anniversary of Adrian Dominican Sisters, S5553 [18MY]

Afghanistan: express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed (S. Con. Res. 19), S5883 [21MY]

Canova, SD: anniverary of Immanuel Lutheran Church, S6539 [11JN]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 22), S946 [27JA]

Civil Rights Act: clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges, S418, S558, S588, S589 [15JA], S698-S712 [21JA], S733-S735, S739-S745, S767, S770 [22JA]

———clarify filing period applicable to discrimination charges (S. 166), S364-S366 [14JA]

Colleges and universities: allow certain religious activities on campuses receiving economic stimulus funds, S1650, S1661 [5FE]

Coshocton, OH: anniversary of Supreme Council of the House of Jacob of the U.S., S13784 [22DE]

de Veuster, Damien: canonization (S. Res. 304), S10166, S10167 [6OC]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas (S. Res. 321), S10741 [26OC], S11379 [16NO]

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. 153), S5622 [19MY], S6824 [18JN]

Freedom of speech: protect the rights of individuals to express their religious views, S7630-S7632 [16JY]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 226), S8889 [5AU]

Health: protect rights of patients and health care providers relative to provision of health care without violating their religious beliefs or moral convictions, S4287 [2AP]

———provide religious conscience exemption for mandate requiring U.S. citizens to have health insurance, S13778, S13779 [22DE]

Immigration: eliminate sunset in the special immigrant nonminister religious worker visa program, S7241 [8JY], S7306 [9JY]

Iran: anniversary of Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages, S11079, S11090 [4NO]

———condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (S. Res. 71), S2914 [9MR], S12088 [1DE]

Iraq: support religious and ethnic minorities (S. Res. 322), S10739 [26OC]

Israel: role of the Holocaust in Israel's history and challenges of anti-Semitism, S6613 [16JN]

Lansing, MI: anniversary of Union Missionary Baptist Church, S10633 [21OC]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, S10358 [13OC]

Middle East: U.S. policy, S4745 [27AP]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of School Sisters of St. Francis, S4440 [20AP]

———anniversary of St. Mark A.M.E. Church, S1276 [2FE]

Morality and ethics: importance of accountability in government and society, S710 [21JA]

National Bible Week: observance, S11113 [4NO]

Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: support goals and objectives (S. Con. Res. 23), S5624 [19MY], S6714 [17JN], S6825 [18JN]

Sisters of the Sacred Hearts: recognize anniversary of arrival in Hawaii and commend the education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico (S. Con. Res. 5), S1866 [6FE]

———recognize anniversary of arrival in Hawaii and commend the education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico (S. Res. 126), S5085, S5086 [4MY]

South Portland, ME: anniversary of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, S10483 [15OC]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay, S10987 [2NO]

———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 356), S11606 [19NO]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred (S. Res. 184), S6570, S6571 [11JN]

Reports filed

Commend Countries That Passed Laws for Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes, and Encourage Other Countries To Pass Such Laws: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 153), S6649 [16JN]

Express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law of Afghanistan Violates the Fundamental Human Rights of Women and Should Be Repealed: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 19), S5435 [13MY]

Support Goals and Objectives of Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S6649 [16JN]

Statements

American Muslims Commend FBI for Rejection of Council on American-Islamic Relations: Several American-Islamic Organizations, H6671 [12JN]

Federal Assistance To States, Local Jurisdictions, and Indian Tribes To Prosecute Hate Crimes: Several Religious Leaders, S7520 [15JY]

Genocide Prevention Month Statement: Genocide Prevention Project (organization), E839 [1AP]

Prison Experience: Shuang Shuying, E588 [6MR]

Third Totalitarian Threat: Richard Schifter, E963-E965 [23AP]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, H3310-H3312 [11MR]

Testimonies

By Cracking Down on Heresies, the Government Reduces Venues for Religious Activities in Rural Areas: Wang Guangze, E2676 [2NO]

Challenges Rights Defense Attorneys in China Face and Its Future Prospect: Li Fangping, E2694 [3NO]

Expecting the Second Transformation of China's Religious Policies: Cao Zhi, E2676-E2678 [2NO]

On the Religious Case in Shanxi and the Status of Religious Freedom in China: Dai Jinbo, E2693 [3NO]

Rule of Law in China: Jiang Tianyong, E2671 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 89, support goals and objectives of Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets, H7687 [26JN]

H. Con. Res. 209, Iranian students seizing the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and holding embassy employees as hostages anniversary, H12546 [6NO]

H. Res. 39, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H398 [21JA]

H. Res. 175, condemn Iranian persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, H11549 [21OC]

H. Res. 226, recognize plight of Tibetan people on anniversary of the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, H3307 [11MR]

H. Res. 441, honor historical contributions of Catholic sisters, H9763 [22SE]

H. Res. 493, recognize Hillel—The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life contributions to college campus communities, H6760 [15JN]

H. Res. 529, express condolences to family and condemn murder of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff of U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for response to shooting, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, H6585 [11JN]

H. Res. 535, tribute to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, H8940 [28JY]

H. Res. 603, Mohandas K. Gandhi birth anniversary, H11323 [14OC]

H. Res. 761, shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas in El Salvador anniversary, H11542 [21OC]

H. Res. 786, canonization of Damien de Veuster, H11319 [14OC]

H. Res. 838, U.S. visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, H11827 [27OC]

H.J. Res. 12, Gospel Music Heritage Month, H9246 [31JY]

S. Con. Res. 5, recognize Sisters of the Sacred Hearts arrival in Hawaii anniversary and commend education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, S1866 [6FE]

S. Con. Res. 19, express that the Afghanistan Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed, S4699 [23AP]

S. Con. Res. 19, express that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law violates the fundamental human rights of women in Afghanistan and should be repealed, S5883 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 23, support goals and objectives of Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets, S5624 [19MY], S6825 [18JN]

S. Res. 5, express support for prayer at school board meetings, S148 [6JA]

S. Res. 22, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S899, S946 [27JA]

S. Res. 71, condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights in Iran, S12088 [1DE]

S. Res. 71, condemn persecution of Baha'is in Iran and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, S2914 [9MR]

S. Res. 126, recognize Sisters of the Sacred Hearts arrival in Hawaii anniversary and commend the education of youth in Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, S5085, S5086 [4MY]

S. Res. 153, 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, S5622 [19MY], S6824 [18JN]

S. Res. 155, ensure linguistic, cultural, and religious rights, call for release of political and religious prisoners, and cease harassment of Uyghur people in China, S5874 [21MY]

S. Res. 184, express condolences to family of Stephen T. Johns, commend staff for response to shooting at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and condemn acts of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred, S6568, S6571 [11JN]

S. Res. 226, Gospel Music Heritage Month, S8278 [29JY], S8889 [5AU]

S. Res. 304, canonization of Damien de Veuster, S10165, S10167 [6OC]

S. Res. 321, shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas in El Salvador anniversary, S10737, S10741 [26OC]

S. Res. 322, support religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, S10738 [26OC]

S. Res. 356, urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki in Turkey without condition or further delay, S11606 [19NO]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, E1168-E1172 [14MY]