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                                                      PRINTER'S NO. 3087

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA


HOUSE RESOLUTION

No. 384 Session of 2001


        INTRODUCED BY VEON, DECEMBER 12, 2001

        INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
           DECEMBER 12, 2001

                                  A RESOLUTION

     1  Calling on the Governor to declare the period of December 10
     2     through 25, 2001, as a time of reconciliation and
     3     understanding.

     4     WHEREAS, During the month of December the Christian, Islamic
     5  and Jewish faiths each commemorate events of major significance
     6  which reinforce basic shared elements of religious belief; and
     7     WHEREAS, Jews celebrate the festival of Chanukah for eight
     8  days beginning December 10 to commemorate the victory of the
     9  Maccabees against religious persecution as well as the miracle
    10  at the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem; and
    11     WHEREAS, Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic year which
    12  ends December 13, was set aside for fasting, introspection, good
    13  works and acts of piety; and
    14     WHEREAS, Most of the Christian faith celebrates the birth of
    15  Christ on December 25; and
    16     WHEREAS, Especially in light of recent events, it is
    17  important to remember the lessons of tolerance, good works,
    18  peace and understanding which are the foundation of each of

     1  these faiths; and
     2     WHEREAS, Muslims, Jews and Christians play important roles in
     3  our communities and are committed to the principles of the
     4  Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of
     5  Pennsylvania; and
     6     WHEREAS, From its founding Pennsylvania has been a bastion of
     7  religious freedom and diversity; therefore be it
     8     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call on the
     9  Governor to declare the period of December 10 through 25, 2001,
    10  as a time of reconciliation and understanding for all
    11  Pennsylvanians, a time in which we celebrate our diversity and
    12  our common heritage; and be it further
    13     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives request that the
    14  religious community of our Commonwealth set aside time during
    15  this season for promoting reconciliation and understanding; and
    16  be it further
    17     RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
    18  the Governor and to the leaders of the Christian, Islamic and
    19  Jewish faiths in Pennsylvania.








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