HR 21 – AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
16Apr2008… 0177h
2008 SESSION
08/03
HOUSE RESOLUTION 21
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.
SPONSORS: Rep. Lund, Rock 5; Rep. Haefner, Hills 27; Rep. Hogan, Hills 25; Rep. Villeneuve, Hills 18; Rep. Boyce, Belk 5
COMMITTEE: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
This bill urges Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.
16Apr2008… 0177h
08-2044
08/03
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eight
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to oppose any attempt to remove the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” from United States currency and coinage.
Whereas, “In God We Trust” has appeared on federal currency since the time of the Civil War; and
Whereas, by act of Congress in 1908 it became mandatory for “In God We Trust” to appear on certain currency minted by the United States Treasury; and
Whereas, “In God We Trust” was adopted as the national motto of the United States of America by the 84th Congress in 1956; and
Whereas, in 1970, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the national motto was of a “patriotic or ceremonial character;” and
Whereas, the motto “E Pluribus Unum” has been used on federal currency since 1795; and
Whereas, the motto “E Pluribus Unum” means “Out of Many One” and appears on the Great Seal of the United States; and
Whereas, in 2007, the United States Mint placed into circulation the Thomas Jefferson $1 coins; and
Whereas, these $1 coins display “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” in small print on the side edge of the coin; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the New Hampshire house of representatives opposes the production and distribution of United States of America currency that does not clearly display the phrases “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” in a manner equal to or greater than its display on past minted currency; and
That the New Hampshire house of representatives urges Congress to take action to preserve the display of the phrases “In God We trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” in a manner equal to or greater than its display on past minted currency; and
That copies of this resolution, signed by the speaker of the house of representatives, be forwarded by the house clerk to the United States Secretary of the Treasury and to each member of the New Hampshire congressional delegation.