78R6909 LK-D

By:  Staples                                                    S.C.R. No. 29 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The motto, "In God We Trust," has a longstanding 
history in the United States dating back to the Civil War when it 
began appearing on U.S. currency in response to popular demand; 
having been formally adopted as the national motto by Congress in 
1956, it has withstood numerous constitutional challenges; and
	WHEREAS, Various courts have found that the display of the 
national motto fosters patriotism, exemplifies our country's 
religious heritage, and expresses confidence in the future; and
	WHEREAS, The national motto is prominently engraved in the 
wall above the speaker's dias in the chamber of the United States 
House of Representatives, appears over the entrance to the chamber 
of the United States Senate, and is depicted on all United States 
coins and currency; and
	WHEREAS, The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a 
unanimous resolution stating that schools across the nation may 
display "God Bless America!" as a show of support for the nation; 
the national motto, "In God We Trust," is an additional symbol of 
our country that has been recognized as promoting a sense of 
patriotism and pride and that does not have the primary effect of 
advancing religion; and
	WHEREAS, The United States has experienced a recent upsurge 
in patriotism all across the nation and during these difficult and 
demanding times, it is fitting and proper to display the national 
motto as a reminder to the American people of the ideals we 
historically have held dear as a nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby express its support for the posting and displaying of our 
nation's motto, "In God We Trust," in state offices and agencies, 
local government offices, and school districts.