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Randy Forbes on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (VA-4)
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Dropped out of Lt. Governor race to run for House vacancy
The death of veteran Fourth District Democrat Norman Sisisky has set the stage for a major battle to succeed him in Congress. In a contested, the Republicans have picked as their candidate State Senator J. Randy Forbes of Chesapeake.
Forbes has been the Chairman of the State Republican Party for four years. He is given considerable credit for the GOP’s winning control of the General Assembly and with recent state-wide Republican victories.
Forbes has served in the General Assembly since 1990. He was running for Lieutenant Governor in the November election but has dropped out of that race to run for Congress. He says he has President Bush’s backing.
The Fourth Congressional District is being re-drawn for the election in 2002. But for this special election, the existing district lines will be used. The Fourth extends from Louisa County, south of Richmond, through Petersburg to Portsmouth.
Source: MSNBC.com
, May 9, 2001
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization.
Forbes co-sponsored recognizing Christianity's importance to western civilization
- Whereas Christmas is a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures;
- Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the US, making Christianity the religion of over 3/4 of the population;
- Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world;
- Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization;
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Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that points observers back to its Judeo-Christian roots;
- Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;
- Acknowledges the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the US and in the formation of the western civilization; and
- Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the US and worldwide.
Source: Resolution on Importance of Christmas (H.Res.847) 07-HRes847 on Dec 6, 2007
Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend.
Forbes co-sponsored Resolution for Ten Commandments Weekend
Expressing support for designation of the first weekend of May as Ten Commandments Weekend to recognize the significant contributions the Ten Commandments have made in shaping the principles, institutions, and national character of the United States.
- Whereas from the founding days of the United States, the Ten Commandments have been part of the Nation's basic cultural fabric;
- Whereas the Ten Commandments are a widely respected code of personal conduct and a declaration of fundamental principles for a fair and just society that transcend the diversity of cultural expression and faith in the United States;
- Whereas images of the Ten Commandments are prominently displayed in many Federal buildings, such as the US Supreme Court, National Archives, and Library of Congress; and
- Whereas in addition to being understood as an elemental source for US law, the Ten Commandments have become a recognized symbol in the Nation's culture:
Now, therefore, be it-
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
- supports the designation of Ten Commandments Weekend;
- celebrates the significant role the Ten Commandments have played in the development of significant public and private institutions of the US; and
- encourages citizens of all faiths and religious persuasions to reflect on the important impact that the Ten Commandments have had on the people and national character of the US.
Source: H.RES.211 11-HRes211 on Apr 7, 2011