Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. (Introduced in House)
HRES 635 IH
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 635
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 5, 2007
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, and Mr. ELLISON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith;
Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on September 13, 2007, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
That bears reading once again: "During this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world..." "Demonstrating solidarity" with the enemy. My own country has capitulated behind my body armor.
CONgre$$critter$ best check HERE, lest they miss someone.
This exercise should keep them so busy they will not have time to vote on anymore fascist/socialist/communist laws!
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, Chanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, and commending Muslims Jews in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian every descent, particularly members of the Islamic Judaic faith;
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Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 13,500,000 Muslims Jews worldwide;
Whereas RamadanChanukkah is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims is the Jewish festival of rededication worldwide, and is the beginning of the Jewish Year 5768 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Chanukkah, an eight day festival of prayers, praise and thanksgiving, beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which commences at dusk on September 13, 2007, and continues for one lunar month sunset December 4, 2007 to nightfall December 12, 2007 : Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam Judaism in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic Judaic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan , the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal Chanukkah, the eight day fesitval of rededication, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan Chanukkah and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims Jews