H.Res. 784 (111th): Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.

Introduced:
Sep 29, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on October 28, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Sep 29, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Oct 28, 2009
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Oct 28, 2009 1:48 p.m.
Passed 361/47

Cosponsors
41 cosponsors (40D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Oct 28, 2009.
2 pages

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10/28/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizes his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.

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Background

According to the resolution's findings, September 28, 551 B.C., is recognized as the date on which Confucius was born in the town of Qufu, in what is now the Shandong Province of China. Confucius developed a philosophy that has influenced the social and political thought of countries around the world, including China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. He counseled introspection, self-cultivation, sincerity, and the observance of respect within social relationships as a means of achieving justice and attaining morality in personal and public life.

Summary

H.Res. 784 resolves that the House of Representatives "honors the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizes his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought."

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