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1996 SESSION
968076693Patrons-- Lambert, Barry, Benedetti, Bolling, Chichester, Colgan, Couric, Earley, Edwards, Gartlan, Goode, Hanger, Hawkins, Holland, Houck, Howell, Lucas, Marsh, Martin, Marye, Maxwell, Miller, K.G., Miller, Y.B., Newman, Norment, Potts, Quayle, Reasor, Saslaw, Schrock, Stolle, Stosch, Ticer, Trumbo, Waddell, Walker, Wampler, Whipple, Williams and Woods
WHEREAS, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom was enacted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1786 to ensure the free expression of religious beliefs in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Virginians decry all acts of bigotry and hatred; and
WHEREAS, acts of bigotry, hatred, and violence against any particular people of faith threaten the freedoms cherished by the citizens of this great Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, recently, acts of violence were committed in Richmond against Keneseth Beth Israel, the Glorious Church of God and Christ, the Metropolitan Community Church, Temple Beth El, and the Young Israel of Richmond Synagogue; and
WHEREAS, all people should recognize that tolerance for others' beliefs and respect for others' opinions are the ingredients for peace; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the Virginia General Assembly condemns the acts of bigotry and hatred perpetrated against these religious institutions and the people of faith they represent; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Virginia General Assembly deplores the acts of biogtry, hatred, violence, and intolerance, reaffirms its commitment to religious freedom and equality, and urges that state and federal laws prohibiting such acts be aggressively enforced; and be it
RESOLVED FINALLY, That the Virginia General Assembly urge the citizens of the Commonwealth to abide by the laws of the Commonwealth and this nation to ensure that the rights and privileges of all persons are respected and protected and that peace and tranquillity prevail.