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OK HCR1026

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kern

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses strong support for over 200 years of Judeo-Christian tradition and open religious expression in the United States Military and its professional chaplaincy.

  • Documents concerns about increasing hostility from special interests toward religious expressions by military service members and restrictions on military chaplains, particularly those of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

  • States the Oklahoma House expects the Adjutant General of Oklahoma to fully support and defend the rights of religious conscience and free exercise of the Judeo-Christian tradition in the Oklahoma National Guard.

  • Expects civilian and military leaders of the U.S. Military to fully support and aggressively defend the rights of religious conscience and free exercise of the Judeo-Christian tradition in the military.

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation, Adjutant General of Oklahoma, and United States Secretary of Defense.

Legislative Description

United States Military; supporting religious tradition and open expression; distribution.

Military and Veterans

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

5/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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