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This resolution formally recognizes the Day of the Bible, acknowledging the Bible's profound historical, cultural, and literary influence on civilizations, including its role in shaping literature, language, ethics, and moral philosophy. It highlights the Bible's significance for early settlers in North America and commemorates September 12, 1782, as a historic date when the Continental Congress approved the first English-language Bible printed in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the Revolution," which symbolized national resilience and self-governance during the Revolutionary War. The resolution encourages individuals to reflect on the Bible's contributions to moral thinking, compassion, and service, while also affirming the importance of religious freedom and the right to observe, study, or reflect upon religious texts according to personal beliefs. Finally, it directs the Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the Day of the Bible at the Capitol.

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