RELIGION

Addresses

Preserving Religious Freedom: Elder Oaks, S856-S859 [17FE]

ROFEH International (organization) Congregation Bais Pinchas Jubilee Award Presentation to Sidney and Toby Thurm Blechner: Naftali Y. Horowitz, E1858 [13OC]

Amendments

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (S. Con. Res. 4), S3457, S3461 [26MY]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8551, S8552 [13DE], H9810 [16DE]

Articles and editorials

Another Moderate in Pakistan Is Assassinated, E411 [3MR]

Assessing the Global Importance of Roger Williams, S4391 [6JY]

Beginning the Jewish Year in the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, S6858 [20OC]

Did Obama Appointee Access Confidential Database in Effort To Smear Perry as `Islamophobe'?, H7389 [4NO]

`He Has Ilumined Our Minds, Deepened Our Souls, Enlarged Our Hearts'—The Very Rev. Constantine S. Bebis Retires After 58 Years as Pastor, E2074 [17NO]

Ionic Coptic Winter—Democracy and Christians in Egypt, E1957 [27OC]

Militants Kill Christian Minister in Pakistan, E412 [3MR]

Ohio's Muslim, Arab Neighbors, S2616 [3MY]

Sudan's South Kordofan—``Bombings, Blood and Terror'', E1256 [7JY]

Three Gifts for Hard Times, E683 [8AP]

W.J. Stuntz, Who Stimulated Legal Minds, Dies at 52, E684 [8AP]

Xinjiang Procedure, H8299-H8302 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

America's Spiritual Heritage Week: designate (see H. Res. 253), H3109 [5MY]

Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 150), S2507 [14AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see S. Con. Res. 4), S272 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 12), H470 [25JA]

———provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (see H.R. 1627), H2912 [15AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 37), S482 [2FE] (see H. Res. 61), H509 [26JA]

Children and youth: prevent States from prohibiting male circumcision (see H.R. 2400), H4575 [24JN]

China: condemn discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of prisoners of conscience and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see H. Res. 416), H6456 [23SE]

———recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party (see S. Res. 232), S4555 [13JY]

Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (see S. Res. 323), S7452 [15NO]

Conroy, Patrick J.: election as Chaplain of the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 278), H3645 (see H. Res. 278), H3683 [25MY]

Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 75), H5896 [5AU]

Dalai Lama: welcome to U.S. for Kalachakra teachings and ceremony and recognize commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy (see H. Res. 338), H4671 [6JY]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 1245), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 440), H470 [25JA]

———improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (see H.R. 1856), H3218 [11MY]

———list Vietnam as a ``Country of Particular Concern'' relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 16), H41 [5JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for certain requirements relative to national cemeteries and funeral and memorial services for deceased veterans (see H.R. 2848), H5964 [7SE]

Discrimination: take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities (see H. Res. 283), H3756 [26MY]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (see S. 795), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 1462), H2570 [8AP]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]

———encourage any new government to fully allow for the freedom of religion (see H. Res. 459), H7398 [4NO]

Faith: public expressions, H7931 [30NO]

Foreign trade: withdraw normal trade relations treatment from the products of foreign countries that do not maintain acceptable standards of religious freedom and worker rights (see H.R. 554), H550 [8FE]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (see H. Res. 495), H8966 [14DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on restoring religious freedom (see H.J. Res. 27), H774 [14FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 64), H3302 [13MY]

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. 2023), H3754 [26MY]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (see H. Res. 440), H6977 [14OC]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see S. Res. 291), S6461 [12OC] (see H. Res. 439), H6977 [14OC]

Immigration: provide for admission to the U.S. of certain Tibetans (see H.R. 699), H774 [14FE]

———require the country of origin of certain special immigrant religious workers to extend reciprocal immigration treatment to U.S. nationals (see H.R. 3557), H8124 [2DE]

``In God We Trust'': reaffirm as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (see H. Con. Res. 13), H509 [26JA]

India: condemn human rights violations against Kashmiri Pandits, dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the region, and hold terrorists accountable for their actions (see H. Res. 387), H5885 [1AU]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (see H.R. 3590), H8260 [7DE]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (see S. 1875), S7452 [15NO] (see H.R. 2867), H6009 [8SE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 80), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1455 [1MR]

Israel: Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 5), H41 [5JA]

Jones, Noel: tribute (see H. Res. 326), H4457 [22JN]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1027), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 2503), H4945 [12JY] (see H.R. 2580), H5149 [18JY]

Kennedy, D. James: tribute (see H. Res. 71), H510 [26JA]

King James Bible: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 38), H2604 [12AP]

Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (see H.R. 290), H202 [12JA]

Pakistan: condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 141), H1575 [3MR]

———express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance (see H. Res. 164), H1725 [10MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 1179), H1983 [17MR]

Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism: anniversary (see H. Res. 222), H2604 [12AP]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3252), H7007 [24OC]

Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see S. Res. 18), S127 [25JA]

Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H8261 [7DE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 143), S126 [25JA]

———establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 1191), H1984 [17MR]

———make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 3728), H9945 [19DE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 3600), H8260 [7DE]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 954), H1619 [8MR]

Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 211), H2534 [7AP]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H4277 [15JN]

———urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see S. Res. 196), S3275 [24MY] (see H. Res. 506), H10015 [20DE]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 180), H1985 [17MR]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856, 1856), H3218 [11MY]

Excerpts

`Holy Bible'' (Psalm 23), E2153 [1DE]

Histories

Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC, E691 [11AP]

Memorandums

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act Training for Chaplains: M.L. Tidd, Office of the Chief of Navy Chaplains, H8072 [1DE]

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Guidelines for Visiting Injured or Ill Servicemen: C.W. Callahan, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, H8072 [1DE]

Poems

``Man of Grace,'' Albert C. Caswell, E717 [14AP], E727 [15AP]

``On the Wings of Luke'', E2290 [16DE]

Prayers

``Almighty God, We Make Our Earnest Prayer (excerpt),'' George Washington, H7624 [15NO]

``Eternal Word, Only Begotten Son of God'', E652 [6AP]

Proclamations

Bald Rock Baptist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E2153 [1DE]

Bishop Miles and First Lady Helen Fowler Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1494 [2AU]

Kings Daughters Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E178 [9FE]

National Day of Prayer Observance: Representative Nugent, E820 [5MY]

New Life Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E504 [16MR]

Oakhurst Presbyterian Church Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E1852 [13OC], E2145 [1DE]

Pastor Grace C. Washington Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E187 [9FE]

Pastor Jasper Williams, Jr., Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E199 [10FE]

Pastor Michael A. Shinn Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E198 [10FE]

Pastor Ulysses and First Lady Annie Ponder Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E937 [24MY]

Pastor Woodrow Walker II Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E201 [10FE]

Reverend Obbie L. Burns Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E769 [2MY]

Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur, GA, Anniversary: Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E194 [10FE]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: retaliation against U.N. employees and citizens of Western countries after burning of Koran at Gainesville, FL, church, H2333 [6AP]

Alfalit International, Inc.: tribute, H3763 [31MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces, H3311-H3313 [23MY]

———provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 12), E1801 [6OC]

———provide certain requirements for the placement of monuments (H.R. 1627), H3310-H3313 [23MY], E1004 [31MY]

Armed Forces: ensure military chaplains are not forced to perform same-sex marriages, H9916 [16DE]

Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Shiloh Community Fellowship United Holy Church of America, E1981 [2NO]

Asheville, NC: anniversary of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Doctor's Medical Clinic, E1800 [6OC]

Association of Indians in America: tribute to Diwali festival, E1787 [6OC]

Athens, TX: request by Wisconsin group to remove Keep Athens Beautiful (organization) nativity scene displayed at courthouse square, H9799 [16DE]

Bahrain: human rights violations, H3814 [1JN]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Parish, E895 [13MY]

Beaman, Lee: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Leadership Award recipient, E1722 [23SE]

Bolivar, MO: anniversary of First Assembly of God Church, E1775 [5OC]

Brereton, Harmar: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E917 [23MY]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth Emeth v'Ohr Progressive Shaari Zedek, E790 [3MY]

Brownsboro, TX: anniversary of First Methodist Church, E1548 [7SE]

Burton, MI: anniversary of Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ, E2158 [1DE]

———anniversary of South Flint Tabernacle, E894 [13MY]

Camden, NJ: tribute to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints groundbreaking ceremony, E1663 [20SE]

Carrollton, TX: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1715 [23SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 61), H419 [24JA]

Chattanooga, TN: tribute to Sts. Peter and Paul Church, H6924 [14OC]

China: allegations of executions and harvesting of organs in Chinese prisons, H8299 [8DE]

———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, E498 [16MR]

Christmas Day: observance, H10005 [20DE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Buna Vestire Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, E1340 [15JY]

———anniversary of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, E388 [1MR]

———tribute to Czech Catholics of Greater Cleveland Feast of St. Wenceslaus, E1708 [23SE]

Clifford, MI: anniversary of St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, E952 [25MY]

Columbus, GA: anniversary of Greater Beulah Baptist Church, E2101 [18NO]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): radicalization in the American muslim community hearings, H1629 [9MR], H1764-H1766 [11MR], E454 [10MR]

Congress: National Prayer Breakfast, E1448 [29JY]

Conroy, Patrick J.: election as Chaplain of the House of Representatives (H. Res. 278), H3430 [25MY]

Council on American-Islamic Relations: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter Sharing Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner, E1504 [5AU]

———tribute to Ohio chapter civil rights banquet, E540 [29MR]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E2146, E2155, E2156 [1DE]

Dalai Lama: welcome to U.S. for Kalachakra teachings and ceremony and recognize commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy (H. Res. 338), E1237 [6JY]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Bishop Dunne Catholic School, E1780 [5OC]

Delta, AL: anniversary of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, E503 [16MR]

Dept. of HHS: failure to renew grant to U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops program to aid human trafficking victims due to refusal to refer victims for contraceptives or abortion, H7269 [3NO]

Dept. of State: congressional oversight hearing on International Religious Freedom Report, E2113 [22NO]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), H402 [24JA], H518 [8FE], H5595-H5600 [27JY], E106 [25JA], E1448 [29JY]

———improve and strengthen the Office of International Religious Freedom and require religious freedom training for Foreign Service officers (H.R. 1856), E853 [11MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for certain requirements relative to national cemeteries and funeral and memorial services for deceased veterans (H.R. 2848), H5941 [7SE]

———regulations governing religious displays and utterances at funerals at national cemeteries, H7382 [4NO]

Devon, PA: anniversary of Baptist Church in the Great Valley, E661 [7AP]

Discrimination: take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities (H. Res. 283), E971 [27MY]

Diseases: address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community (H.R. 1462), H2615 [13AP], E2158 [1DE]

Dumfries, VA: tribute to Little Union Baptist Church, E2253 [14DE]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of Holy Trinity Hungarian Church, E1546 [7SE]

———anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish, E1549 [7SE]

———anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1585 [9SE]

Edison, NJ: anniversary of Temple Emanu-El, E1125 [16JN], E1257 [7JY]

Egypt: anniversary of Lillian Trasher Orphanage in Asyut, H603 [10FE]

———condemn attacks against Christians, H1677 [10MR], H3284 [13MY], H4472 [23JN], H4591 [6JY], E704 [13AP]

———condemn attacks on Coptic Christians, H6791 [12OC], E978 [27MY], E1495 [2AU], E1957 [27OC], E2113 [22NO], E2272 [15DE]

———condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, H50 [6JA], E67 [18JA]

———human rights violations, E1868 [14OC]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Ekoji Buddhist Temple, E1838 [12OC]

Faith: importance, H7138 [27OC]

Fall River, MA: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Church, E930 [23MY]

Farmington Hills, MI: anniversary of Servant Church of St. Alexander, E1157 [22JN]

Fayetteville, NC: anniversary of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, E691 [11AP]

Flint, MI: anniversary of First Union Baptist Church, E1789 [6OC]

———anniversary of St. George Orthodox Church, E790 [3MY]

Florence, MA: anniversary of Florence Congregation Church, E1675 [21SE]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for assistance to certain entities whose policies call for the destruction of Israel, H4718 [7JY]

Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H8952-H8956 [14DE]

Freedom of religion: condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric, E590 [31MR]

Freedom of speech: allegations of violations at veterans cemetery, H4678 [7JY]

Gandhi, Mohandas K.: anniversary of birth, E1737 [3OC]

Garden City, MI: anniversary of St. Raphael Catholic School, E860 [11MY]

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient, E1456 [29JY]

———World Peace Corps Mission World Peace Prize recipient (H. Res. 440), E2192 [6DE]

Hammond, IN: anniversary of Open Door Church, E1228 [6JY]

Hanukkah: observance, H10001 [20DE], E2312 [19DE]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali, E1938 [26OC]

History: historical impact of Judeo-Christian values, H6964-H6966 [14OC], H7130-H7132 [26OC], H9916-H9918 [16DE]

Hyde Park, NY: anniversary of St. James' Episcopal Church, E1320 [14JY]

``In God We Trust'': reaffirm as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions (H. Con. Res. 13), H7169-H7175 [1NO], H7215 [2NO], E1977 [2NO], E2003 [3NO]

Independence, OH: anniversary of St. Michael Church, E1702 [23SE]

Indonesia: allow Indonesian citizens fleeing religious persecution to file a motion to reopen their asylum claims (H.R. 3590), E2202 [7DE]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), H6152-H6156 [14SE], E1643 [15SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2867), Senate amendments, H9810-H9812 [16DE]

InterReligious Task Force on Central America: anniversary, E1172 [23JN]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, E961 [26MY]

———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, H473 [26JA]

———human rights violations of Bahais, E384, E386 [1MR]

———presume refugee eligiblity for persecuted religious minorities, H9901 [16DE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3012 [4MY], E942 [24MY], E953 [25MY], E1010 [1JN]

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: anniversary, E935 [24MY]

Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties, NJ: anniversary, E2127 [29NO]

John 3-16 Ministries, Inc.: tribute, H6866 [13OC]

Kendleton, TX: opening of Newman Chapel United Methodist Church multipurpose worship center, E553 [29MR], E564 [30MR]

King James Bible: anniversary, H1781 [14MR]

La Grange, IL: anniversary of St. Cletus Church, E1169 [22JN]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (organization), E151 [8FE]

———anniversary of Victory Missionary Baptist Church, E1063 [9JN]

LaSalvia, Thelma and Joseph: Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Christe Fidelis Award recipients, E2269 [15DE]

Latvia: anniversary of first Jewish settlements, E1164 [22JN]

Laurinburg, NC: anniversary of Bright Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, E699 [12AP]

Leadership Training Institute of America: anniversary, E1203 [24JN]

Leesburg, GA: anniversary of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, E2006 [4NO]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Sisters of Charity of St. Hyacinthe, E1852 [13OC]

Loretto, PA: tribute to Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel Altar and Rosary Society, E2330 [20DE]

Lowes Cos., Inc.: decision to pull advertising from The Learning Channel's ``All-American Muslim'' television program, H8732 [13DE]

Madison, IL: anniversary of Canaan Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, E2288 [16DE]

Madison, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1419 [27JY]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Mount Zion Baptist Church, E895 [13MY]

Madonna University: anniversary, E1948 [27OC]

Mason Neck, VA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E565 [30MR]

McDonnell, Paul A.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1728 [29SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, E1753 [4OC]

Miami, FL: tribute to Miami Hebrew Academy, H1896 [16MR]

Middletown, CT: anniversary of St. Sebastian Parish, E865 [11MY]

Mogote, CO: San Rafael Presbyterian Church recipient of Colorado Historical Society Stephen H. Hart Award, E382 [1MR]

Monroe, LA: tribute to Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, E1659 [20SE]

Montana: renewal of lease for a religious statue on Forest Service property, H7138 [27OC]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1861 [13OC]

———anniversary of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, E1864 [13OC]

Munster, IN: anniversary of Temple Beth-El, E1941 [26OC]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, E1539 [6SE]

Netherlands: acquittal of Geert Wilders for production of documentary criticizing Islam, H4786 [8JY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Choir of Men and Boys of Trinity Church, E1069 [13JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of All Souls' Episcopal Church, E2022 [7NO]

———anniversary of Old Broadway Synagogue, E2021 [7NO]

———anniversary of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, E1378 [21JY]

———anniversary of Park Avenue Christian Church, E40 [7JA]

———tribute to Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke Islamic Cultural Week Celebration, E1400 [25JY]

———tribute to Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center Flower Ball honorees, E21 [6JA]

Newburgh, NY: tribute to Nora Cronin Presentation Academy, E2062 [16NO]

Newton, MA: anniversary of Daughters of Myrtle (organization), E152 [8FE]

Norquist, Grover G.: allegations of criminal and ethical misconduct and use of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to encourage partisanship and advance personal issues, H6509-H6514 [4OC]

Northern Ireland: tribute to opening of parade season and call for peace, E1358 [19JY]

Notre Dame of Maryland University: tribute to designation as a university, E1547 [7SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to efforts to combat anti-Muslim rhetoric, H8348-H8350 [12DE]

Pakistan: condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws, E411 [3MR]

———express condolences upon the assassination of Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and call on the U.S. to renew efforts to promote religious freedom and tolerance, E2113 [22NO]

Palestine, TX: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1547 [7SE]

Parma Heights, OH: closing of Parma Park Reformed Church, E541 [29MR]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, E218 [14FE]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel, E893 [13MY]

Peoria, IL: anniversary of Congregation Agudas Achim, E2005 [4NO]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Trinity Church Oxford, E582 [31MR]

Pompton Plains, NJ: anniversary of First Reformed Church, E821 [5MY]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Chabad of Port Washington, E679 [8AP]

Prayer: importance, H6093 [12SE], H6630 [6OC], H6792 [12OC], H6924 [14OC]

Prince William Ministerial Association: tribute to Community Appreciation Award recipients, E528 [17MR]

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA: anniversary of Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay, E283 [18FE]

Regas, George F.: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (organization) George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award recipient, E1548 [7SE]

Richmond, VA: anniversary of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, E1804 [6OC]

Roslyn Heights, NY: anniversary of Temple Beth Sholom, E1067 [13JN]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1874 [14OC]

Salisbury, MO: anniversary of Salem Lutheran Church, E1861 [13OC]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of St. Monica's Catholic Church, E1909 [24OC]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Old Mission Santa Barbara, E2175 [2DE]

Santa Maria, CA: anniversary of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, E2084 [17NO]

Schererville, IN: anniversary of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, E1584 [9SE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3252), E1918 [24OC]

Selma, AL: anniversary of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H5672 [28JY]

Slovak Catholic Federation: anniversary, E607 [1AP]

South Carolina: anniversary of Piedmont Women's Center, H1846 [16MR]

Sports: condemn refusal of International Basketball Federation to allow Naama Shafir to alter uniform for religious reasons, E1127 [16JN]

St. Joseph's Day: observance, H1849 [16MR]

Stern, Lila: Congregation Shaarey Israel, Montebella, NY, ``Woman of Valor'' award recipient, E1065 [13JN]

Struthers, OH: anniversary of Struthers Presbyterian Church, E2059 [16NO]

Taxation: provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 954), E434 [8MR]

Thomasville, GA: anniversary of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, E685 [8AP]

Three Kings Day: observance, E21 [6JA]

Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (H. Res. 306), H8873, H8878 [13DE], H8912 [14DE], E2252, E2253, E2254, E2261 [14DE], E2276 [15DE], E2290 [16DE]

———urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (H. Res. 180), E533 [17MR]

Turner, Vincent: U.S. Corps of Chaplains Chaplain of the Year award recipient, E1410 [26JY]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 1856), E853 [11MY]

United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg: tribute to Passover food distribution, E583 [31MR]

Vietnam: address issues relative to religious freedom, H5599 [27JY], E2113 [22NO]

Wadsworth, OH: anniversary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, E1446 [29JY]

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center: guidelines for visiting injured or ill servicemen, H8072 [1DE]

War: domestic and international impact of military involvement in the Middle East and central Asia, H377 [20JA]

West Bloomfield, MI: anniversary of Congregation B'nai Moshe, E679 [8AP]

White, Jim and Megan: American Catholic Historical Society Barry Award recipients, E2062 [16NO]

Ypsilanti, MI: anniversary of Messias Temple Church, E2104 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: anniversary of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, S4389 [6JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (S. Con. Res. 4), S3460 [26MY]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Pennsylanvia Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, S6386 [11OC]

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (organization): anniversary, S3162 [19MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 37), S492 [2FE]

China: Dalai Lama's proposals to amend the Charter for Tibetans in Exile to devolve his formal authority to an elected official, S1818 [17MR]

———recognize plight of Tibetan people and call for an effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue, S5380 [7SE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House): radicalization in the American muslim community hearings, S1647 [15MR], S1819 [17MR]

Community service: recognize anniversary of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need (S. Res. 323), S7584 [15NO]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 440), S6385 [11OC], S8782 [17DE]

———establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 1245), S4028 [22JN]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: tribute to DREAM Sabbath events recognizing achievements of immigrant students seeking legal status in the U.S., S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC]

Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S265 [26JA], S368 [31JA]

Freedom of religion: condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric, S2616 [3MY]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (S. Res. 291), S6889 [20OC]

Hungary: democratic impact of recent government reform initiatives, S4328 [5JY]

International Religious Freedom Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2867), S8552 [13DE], S8673 [15DE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (S. Res. 80), S1062 [1MR]

———condemn persecution of religious minorities and continued violation of human rights, S1809-S1811 [17MR]

Jewish Federation of the Desert: tribute to new facility in Rancho Mirage, CA, S6596 [17OC]

Lewiston, ME: tribute to Sisters of Charity of St. Hyacinthe, S6762 [19OC]

Nadarkhani, Youcef: protest of human rights violations by Iran relative to incarceration and death sentence, S6290 [6OC]

Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4857 [25JY]

Portland, ME: anniversary of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, S5898 [22SE]

Stewart, Helen J.: tribute to dedication of statue at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, S8063 [30NO]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (S. Res. 196), S3279 [24MY]

Watertown, SD: anniversary of Watertown Benedictine Sisters of the Mother of God Monastery, S3423 [26MY]

Yom Kippur: observance, S6858 [20OC]

Reports

Egypt Trip: Representative Wolf, E1251 [7JY]

Reports filed

Honoring American Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1627) (H. Rept. 112-84), H3341 [23MY]

Reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as Official U.S. Motto and Support Its Public Display in All Public Buildings, Public Schools, and Government Institutions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 13) (H. Rept. 112-47), H2213 [31MR]

War Memorial Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 290) (H. Rept. 112-156), H5284 [20JY]

Resignations

House of Representatives Chaplain: Daniel P. Coughlin, H3430 [25MY]

Statements

Hanukkah: Israel Zoberman, E2312 [19DE]

Open Letter to Congress and the President—Listen to Your Pastors: Faith in Public Life (organization) and Sojourners (organization), H5155 [19JY]

Tibetan National Uprising Day Anniversary: Dalai Lama, E498 [16MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 13, reaffirm ``In God We Trust'' as the official motto of the U.S. and support and encourage its public display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions, H7169 [1NO]

H. Res. 278, election of Patrick J. Conroy as Chaplain of the House of Representatives, H3430 [25MY]

H. Res. 306, end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties in Turkey, H8873 [13DE]

H. Res. 495, recognize 2009 attack on Fort Hood, TX, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad, H8955 [14DE]

H.R. 440, Dept. of State Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia, H5595 [27JY]

H.R. 1627, Honoring American Veterans Act, H3310 [23MY]

H.R. 2867, International Religious Freedom Act reauthorization, S8553 [13DE], H6152 [14SE]

S. Con. Res. 4, provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces, S291 [26JA], S3461 [26MY]

S. Res. 18, express support for prayer at school board meetings, S242 [25JA]

S. Res. 22, condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church in Egypt, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom, S245 [25JA], S368 [31JA]

S. Res. 37, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S486, S493 [2FE]

S. Res. 80, condemn Iran's persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners, S1062 [1MR]

S. Res. 150, call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws in Arab countries, S2543 [14AP]

S. Res. 196, urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki in Turkey without condition or further delay, S3278 [24MY]

S. Res. 232, recognize anniversary of persecution of Falun Gong, call for an end to continued persecution, release detained practitioners, and support Tuidang movement renouncing ties to the Communist Party in China, S4561 [13JY]

S. Res. 291, recognize the holiday of Diwali, S6469 [12OC], S6889 [20OC]

S. Res. 323, recognize Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Welfare Program anniversary and impact of the program in the U.S. and throughout the world in helping people in need, S7454, S7584 [15NO]

Transcripts

National Prayer Breakfast, E1448, E1450, E1451, E1452-E1454 [29JY]