IV 
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 govern-
ment, and its founding documents can be best understood 
in light of their roots in the tradition of Western civiliza-
tion; 
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 
liberty, the rule of law, democratic institutions, self deter-
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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 appre-
ciate 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 animos-
ity; 
Whereas immigrants to the United States should be provided 
an understanding of the national political and civic insti-
tutions of the United States as derived from Western civ-
ilization, 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 wide-
spread appreciation for Western civilization and its val-
ues, contributions, and accomplishments: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes that teaching young people to 
have an appreciation of Western civilization is im-
portant to the development and maintenance of a vi-
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brant, united, and enduring United States polity, 
culture, and society; and 
(2) encourages local school boards, State edu-
cation officials, and educators to ensure that all 
young people gain an understanding and apprecia-
tion of the values, contributions, and accomplish-
ments of Western civilization. 
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