AL HJR283

Recognizes Easter Week as Christian Heritage Week in Alabama to emphasize the influence of Christianity on American history.

Cites historical documents including the Mayflower Compact and New England Confederation as evidence of Christian aims in early America's founding.

References educational institutions like Harvard College and statements from founding figures including George Washington's 1789 Inaugural Address regarding Christianity's importance to the nation.

Includes a House Judiciary Committee report from 1853-1854 asserting Christianity as essential to maintaining free institutions in America.

Adopted by the House on 07-APR-11 and by the Senate on 19-APR-11.