H.Res.489 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

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HRES 489 IHCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

112th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

1st SessionCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

H. RES. 489CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

December 7, 2011CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Mr. LAMBORN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

RESOLUTIONCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment of the Constitution, in prohibiting the establishment of religion, would not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore, be itCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(1) recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(2) strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink

(3) expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

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