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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 847 
Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2007 
Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. AKIN, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BAKER, Mr. 
BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. 
BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, 
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CARTER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. DAVID DAVIS 
of Tennessee, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. 
FOXX, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. 
HAYES, Mr. HERGER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JONES 
of North Carolina, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. KLINE of 
Minnesota, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. 
LAMPSON, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. MCCAUL of 
Texas, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MILLER of Flor-
ida, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. POE, Mr. 
SALI, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TERRY, 
Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WILSON of 
South Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, and Mrs. DRAKE) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian 
faith. 
Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Ameri-
cans and many other cultures and nationalities, is cele-
brated annually by Christians throughout the United 
States and the world; 
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Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in 
the United States, making Christianity the religion of 
over three-fourths of the American population; 
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians 
throughout the world, making Christianity the largest re-
ligion in the world and the religion of about one-third of 
the world population; 
Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe 
in the salvation from sin offered to them through the sac-
rifice of their savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and 
who, out of gratitude for the gift of salvation, commit 
themselves to living their lives in accordance with the 
teachings of the Holy Bible; 
Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly 
to the development of western civilization; 
Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional 
republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds 
much in its history that points observers back to its roots 
in Christianity; 
Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American 
Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the 
birth of their savior, Jesus Christ; 
Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recogni-
tion of God’s redemption, mercy, and Grace; and 
Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the 
United States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christ-
mas 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; 
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(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. 
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