By: Stephenson, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Kolkhorst) H.C.R. No. 1
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 17, 2021;
May 17, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on State
Affairs; May 21, 2021, reported favorably by the following vote:
Yeas 8, Nays 0; May 21, 2021, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE 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; 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 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby support 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.
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