A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging congress to enact legislation to designate english as the official language of the united states.
Whereas, English is currently the national language of the United States only by custom, not by law; and
Whereas, the United States is comprised of individuals from many ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, and continues to benefit from this rich diversity; and
Whereas, these individuals, although keeping their ethnic background alive, were urged to take advantage of the educational system that taught them the English language and American history; and
Whereas, throughout the history of the United States, the common thread binding individuals of differing backgrounds has been the English language; and
Whereas, North Carolina enacted legislation to make English the official State language in 1987; and
Whereas, command of the English language is necessary to participate in and take full advantage of the opportunities afforded by American life; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The North Carolina House of Representatives urges the United States Congress to enact "The English Language Unity Act of 2005" to establish English as the official language of the United States.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit certified copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the members of the North Carolina congressional delegation.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.