83R7147 STE-D
 
  By: Stephenson H.C.R. No. 58
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         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, The overwhelming majority of voters in the 2010
  Republican Party Primary Election voted in favor of the public
  acknowledgement of God, and the 2012 platform of the Republican
  Party of Texas affirms "that the public acknowledgement of God is
  undeniable in our history and is vital to our freedom, prosperity,
  and strength"; 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.