U.S. Senate: Thank You For Supporting S. Res. 555, A Resolution Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country
#CAIR: Thank Your U.S. Senators For Unanimously Adopting a Resolution Recognizing Rights and Contribitions of American Muslims
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/22/18) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the adoption of S. Res. 555, sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ), titled “Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.” SEE BELOW for excerpt of the resolution.
ACT NOW: Thank Your Senators for Supporting S. Res. 555, A Resolution Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country
“CAIR welcomes the U.S. Senate’s unanimous adoption of this bi-partisan resolution reaffirming the constitutional and religious rights of all Americans, and which recognizes and celebrates the many important civic contributions American Muslims have made and continue to make in enhancing the well-being of our nation,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
Awad added: “CAIR encourages state legislatures across the nation to take note and adopt similar measures reaffirming the rights and contributions of their Muslim communities.”
Adopted by unanimous consent last night in the U.S. Senate, the resolution recognizes the rights and liberties granted to people of all faiths in the United States, including American Muslims, and the many valuable contributions Muslims have made to the nation throughout its history.
The resolution specifically raises awareness about the millions of American Muslim, who as a community, have contributed to the nation by serving “in the Armed Forces of the United States for generations,” and as “scientists,” “inventors,” “athletes,” “entrepreneurs,” “Members of Congress,” “Ambassadors of the United States,” “business owners, firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service workers, and teachers.”
A similar resolution awaits consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, H. Res. 869, titled “Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation,” introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) and co-sponsored by 25 members of Congress.
H. Res. 869 was introduced just days before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and recounts the history of American Muslims from the earliest arrivals brought here as slaves through their contributions in the military, architecture, sciences, sports, civil rights, and more.
Partial text of S. RES. 555:
S. RES. 555
Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 20, 2018
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Flake) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
…
Whereas Muslims have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for generations, with more than 5,000 Muslims currently serving and many having made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States;
Whereas Muslim scientists and researchers in the United States have helped expand the understanding of medicine, engineering, and outer space;
Whereas Muslim inventors in the United States have made breakthroughs ranging from brain tumor treatments to the creation of the ice cream cone;
Whereas Muslim athletes have represented the United States in the Olympics and in most professional sports leagues;
Whereas Muslim entrepreneurs and business leaders in the United States have helped shape industries including financial services, food, transportation, cosmetics, and furniture;
Whereas countless Muslims contribute to the economy and well-being of the United States as business owners, firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service workers, and teachers; and
Whereas Muslims have served as Members of Congress, Ambassadors of the United States, and other types of public servants: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the religious freedom of Muslims of the United States and their civic contributions to the United States.
U.S. Senate: Thank You For Supporting S. Res. 555, A Resolution Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country
#CAIR: Thank Your U.S. Senators For Unanimously Adopting a Resolution Recognizing Rights and Contribitions of American Muslims
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/22/18) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the adoption of S. Res. 555, sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ), titled “Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.” SEE BELOW for excerpt of the resolution.
ACT NOW: Thank Your Senators for Supporting S. Res. 555, A Resolution Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country
“CAIR welcomes the U.S. Senate’s unanimous adoption of this bi-partisan resolution reaffirming the constitutional and religious rights of all Americans, and which recognizes and celebrates the many important civic contributions American Muslims have made and continue to make in enhancing the well-being of our nation,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
Awad added: “CAIR encourages state legislatures across the nation to take note and adopt similar measures reaffirming the rights and contributions of their Muslim communities.”
Adopted by unanimous consent last night in the U.S. Senate, the resolution recognizes the rights and liberties granted to people of all faiths in the United States, including American Muslims, and the many valuable contributions Muslims have made to the nation throughout its history.
The resolution specifically raises awareness about the millions of American Muslim, who as a community, have contributed to the nation by serving “in the Armed Forces of the United States for generations,” and as “scientists,” “inventors,” “athletes,” “entrepreneurs,” “Members of Congress,” “Ambassadors of the United States,” “business owners, firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service workers, and teachers.”
A similar resolution awaits consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, H. Res. 869, titled “Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation,” introduced by Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) and co-sponsored by 25 members of Congress.
H. Res. 869 was introduced just days before the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and recounts the history of American Muslims from the earliest arrivals brought here as slaves through their contributions in the military, architecture, sciences, sports, civil rights, and more.
Partial text of S. RES. 555:
S. RES. 555
Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 20, 2018
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Flake) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
…
Whereas Muslims have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for generations, with more than 5,000 Muslims currently serving and many having made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States;
Whereas Muslim scientists and researchers in the United States have helped expand the understanding of medicine, engineering, and outer space;
Whereas Muslim inventors in the United States have made breakthroughs ranging from brain tumor treatments to the creation of the ice cream cone;
Whereas Muslim athletes have represented the United States in the Olympics and in most professional sports leagues;
Whereas Muslim entrepreneurs and business leaders in the United States have helped shape industries including financial services, food, transportation, cosmetics, and furniture;
Whereas countless Muslims contribute to the economy and well-being of the United States as business owners, firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service workers, and teachers; and
Whereas Muslims have served as Members of Congress, Ambassadors of the United States, and other types of public servants: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the religious freedom of Muslims of the United States and their civic contributions to the United States.