GA HR1157

Georgia House Resolution reaffirming support for the United States national motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and supporting its continuation

Cites historical origins including Francis Scott Key's 1812 poem "The Defense of Fort McHenry" containing "IN GOD IS OUR TRUST," later incorporated into "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Notes the phrase first appeared on U.S. coinage in 1864 on the two-cent piece, expanded to all gold and silver coins in 1865, and appeared on postage stamps in 1954

References Congress's unanimous passage on July 30, 1956 establishing "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the official national motto, and its 2011 reaffirmation by a 396-6 House vote

Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press in connection with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States