Bill Text: TX HCR58 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Supporting 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.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 8-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-05-06 - Committee report sent to Calendars [HCR58 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HCR58-Comm_Sub.html
83R20290 NEB-D | |||
By: Stephenson, Paddie, Sanford, et al. | H.C.R. No. 58 | ||
Substitute the following for H.C.R. No. 58: | |||
By: Huberty | C.S.H.C.R. No. 58 |
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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, 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. |