83R7147 STE-D
By: Stephenson H.C.R. No. 58
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Ten Commandments set forth a code of moral
conduct that has had a significant impact on the development of the
legal principles of western civilization; and
WHEREAS, It is clear from their writings that our founding
fathers believed devotedly that there was a God, and throughout
American history all three branches of government have acknowledged
the strong role of religion in our nation's heritage and in the
lives of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Government should not now or ever demonstrate any
hostility to observances of faith by disabling the recognition of
our religious heritage; and
WHEREAS, The overwhelming majority of voters in the 2010
Republican Party Primary Election voted in favor of the public
acknowledgement of God, and the 2012 platform of the Republican
Party of Texas affirms "that the public acknowledgement of God is
undeniable in our history and is vital to our freedom, prosperity,
and strength"; and
WHEREAS, Reflecting our history as a religious people,
prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings
and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational
institutions and other government buildings are acknowledgements
of the continuing and important role of our religious tradition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby support prayers, including the use of the word "God," at
public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in
public educational institutions and other government buildings.