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To: Peter van Steennis who wrote (304486)	5/9/2009 11:27:32 PM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793750

could you verify for me that the Hawaiian State legislature in fact passed a Muslim or Islamic Holiday? Hawaii lawmakers create 'Islam Day' Associated Press Hawaii is planning to celebrate "Islam Day" over the objections of state lawmakers who associate extremist Muslims with terrorism. Advertisement The resolution to proclaim Sept. 24, 2009, as Islam Day passed the Senate yesterday on a 22-3 vote. As more than 100 Christians gathered in the Senate to oppose same-sex civil unions cheered, the Senate's two Republicans argued that members of all religions shouldn't forget the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Democrats countered that the diversity and positive contributions of the Islamic world should be honored. The resolution does not call for any spending or organized celebration of Islam Day. Hawaii lawmakers create ’Islam Day’ \| HonoluluAdvertiser.com \| The Honolulu Advertiser (9 May 2009) honoluluadvertiser.com