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Week Ending October 5, 2007

H.RES.635 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

During the time of Ramadan, the Islamic Holy month, the preamble recalls threats and incidents of violence directed against law-abiding Americans of African, Arabic, South Asian descent and members of the Islamic Faith since September 11, 2001. The month begins at dusk on September 13^th.

Worldwide, the preamble calculates there are 1.5 billion Muslims. The resolution calls for solidarity with the Islamic community and recognizes Islam as one of the great religions of the world.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30^th)

Vote: Passed House 376 to 0 with 42 voting 'present'. RC 928 October 2, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith;

Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks;

Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide;

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and

Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on September 13, 2007, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That--

(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and

(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

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