American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

United States Congress (October 16, 2001) the U.S. Congress passed House Resolution 248 by a margin of 404-0, urging public schools to display the expression of "God Bless America" as a show of support for the nation. This was in response to several cases around the country where people have objected to displaying the words at schools, saying that religion and patriotism should not be intermixed. The resolution's sponsor, freshman Rep. Henry Brown, R-S.C., recalled standing on the steps of the evacuated Capitol building on the evening of Sept. 11, and joining Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA-45th) and other lawmakers in singing...

United States Congress (September 13, 2001) House Majority Leader Dick Army issued the following statement regarding a House joint resolution condemning the terrorist attacks against the United States: <America was attacked by an evil, cowardly act of war against the lovers of freedom across this globe. And it is because of the goodness of the American people that we find it impossible to understand these acts of barbarism. But we do understand some things-the heartbreak of the families of the victims who lost their lives. And we come together as a nation with empathy. Our hearts cry out against the loss,...

West Virginia Proclamation (June 6, 2001)signed by Governor Bob Wise declaring November 18-24, 2001, as "Christian Heritage Week": <Whereas, the Preamble to the Constitution of West Virginia declares, "Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia...reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God..."; and, Whereas, the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of West Virginia guarantees freedom of religious speech and worship to all citizens, and Article 7 Chapter 14 recognizes Sunday as a day of rest and worship; and, Whereas, for many West Virginians, public school...

Mississippi (March 23, 2001) Governor Ronnie Musgrove signed a bill into law requiring public schools to display the U.S. National Motto "In God We Trust," which was approved by Congress in 1956 and appears on U.S. currency. In spite of threats by the ACLU, Governor Ronnie Musgrove signed the bill, stating: <Our nation was founded as a godly nation and we put it on our money, "In God We Trust."> 2001MS001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. 2001MS001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Mississippi, March 23, 2001, Governor Ronnie...

Maryland Proclamation (November 24, 1996) signed by Governor Parris N. Glendening declaring November 24-November 30, 1994, as "Christian Heritage Week": <WHEREAS, The United States has a glorious history of religious freedom, extending from our founding fathers to modern times...and, Christians have been a strong influence in our nation and our government ever since the start; and WHEREAS, Steadfast faith sustained our forefathers' survival through years of hardship, isolation and suffering; and WHEREAS, On June 21, 1776, John Adams wrote, "Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon...