H.Res. 847

U.S. House to Consider Christmas Resolution

Our Washington, D.C. office informed us this morning that the House will consider a Resolusion recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. H.Res. 847, introduced by Rep. King of Iowa, is on the House calendar for today and will need a 2/3 (290 votes) majority to pass.

Contact your representative to express your support for the Christmas Resolution (HR 847). You can get their contact information at:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/

The Resolution states in part:

Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world... Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ...Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world; (2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide; (3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; (4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization; (5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and (6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.

You can read the entire text of the Resolution on our web site in PDF format or on the House web site, where you can also see the list of sponsors and later you can find out how you representative votes.

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My letter:

December 11, 2007

To The Honorable Jim Gerlach


I am writing to you today concerning H.Res. 847, introduced by Rep. King of Iowa. I learned about this from the Liberty Counsel, and it is said that it is on the House calendar for today and will need a 2/3 (290 votes) majority to pass.

I am asking for your positive vote on this bill in order to uphold our American holiday of Christmas. I am finding that Christmas has been under fire for the past several years, and that there are influences - that constitute censorship - that wish to negate this fundamental American holiday from the fabric of our society.

I have been quite upset over this.

Please vote positively on this bill H.Res. 847 to uphold our American tradition.

Many blessings to you,
Assuredly in faith,
Mrs. Rev. M. Marguerite Earhart

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Liberty Counsel
http://lc.org/

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