IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 38 
Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James 
Version of the Bible. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Mr. ADERHOLT (for himself and Mr. RAHALL) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the publication of the 
King James Version of the Bible. 
Whereas the King James Version of the Bible was the first 
English language Bible to be published in the United 
States; 
Whereas the King James Bible, also called the Authorized 
Version, has made a unique contribution in shaping the 
English language, including hundreds of common every-
day expressions; 
Whereas the language of the King James Bible has entered 
into the very culture of the United States through a myr-
iad of poetry, speeches, sermons, music, songs, and lit-
erature; 
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•HCON 38 IH 
Whereas the teachings of the Scriptures, particularly read 
from the King James Scriptures, have inspired concepts 
of civil government contained in our founding documents, 
and subsequent laws; 
Whereas public officials on all levels of governments, includ-
ing presidents, have taken their oath of office with the 
King James Bible; 
Whereas many national leaders, have paid tribute to the sur-
passing influence of the Bible in the United States devel-
opment, among them the words of Democratic President 
Andrew Jackson, calling it ‘‘the rock upon which our re-
public rests’’; 
Whereas Republican President Ronald Reagan also said of 
the King James Bible, ‘‘Indeed, it is an incontrovertible 
fact that all the complex and horrendous questions con-
fronting us at home and worldwide have their answer in 
that single book’’; 
Whereas in the history of the United States, the King James 
Bible has played a significant role in the education of 
countless individuals, families, and societies; 
Whereas the King James Bible, the most printed and widely 
distributed work in history, is now in its 400th year of 
publication; 
Whereas in 2011, the 400th anniversary of publishing the 
King James Bible will be celebrated in churches, public 
events, and conferences with further research, discus-
sions, speeches, and sermons; and 
Whereas the King James Bible’s relevance and contributions 
continue to formatively influence the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it 
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•HCON 38 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 400th anniversary of the Au-
thorized King James Version of the Bible being pub-
lished; 
(2) recognizes its lasting influence on countless 
families, individuals, and institutions in the United 
States; and 
(3) expresses its gratitude for the influence it 
has bestowed upon the United States. 
Æ 
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