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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. CON. RES. 36 

Recognizing the importance of Western civilization. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JANUARY 18, 2007 

Mr. TANCREDO submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 

referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the importance of Western civilization. 

Whereas part of the mission of United States public schools 

includes the preparation of students for citizenship 

through the teaching of civil government and the history 

of the United States, including the importance of the 

founding documents of the United States; 

Whereas the history of the United States, its form of government, and its founding documents can be best understood 

in light of their roots in the tradition of Western civilization; 

Whereas the values, contributions, and accomplishments of 

Western civilization to the national heritage of the United 

States and the world include such concepts as individual 

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mination, the development of science and technology, and 

the importance of religious tolerance; 

Whereas the teaching of Western civilization and our common 

heritage deserves greater emphasis; 

Whereas if young people are taught to understand and appreciate the common values and culture shared by the people 

of the United States, the United States will become less 

vulnerable to social division, mutual distrust, and animosity; 

Whereas immigrants to the United States should be provided 

an understanding of the national political and civic institutions of the United States as derived from Western civilization, so they will be able to participate fully and 

equally in the process of self-government; 

Whereas the advent of swifter modes of communication, 

transportation, and mass migration of people across 

international borders require that all citizens recognize 

the common set of values and purposes that bind all the 

people of the United States together; and 

Whereas the commonality of values and purpose among the 

people of the United States can be strengthened by widespread appreciation for Western civilization and its values, contributions, and accomplishments: Now, therefore, 

be it 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) recognizes that teaching young people to 

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1 brant, united, and enduring United States polity, 

2 culture, and society; and 

3 (2) encourages local school boards, State edu4 cation officials, and educators to ensure that all 

5 young people gain an understanding and apprecia6 tion of the values, contributions, and accomplish7 ments of Western civilization. 

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