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On February 3, 1983, President [[Ronald Reagan]] signed Proclamation 5018 declaring 1983 the '''Year of the Bible'''.  

On February 3, 1983, President [[Ronald Reagan]] signed Proclamation 5018 declaring 1983 the '''Year of the Bible'''.  

The proclamation reads, <ref>[http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1983/20383b.htm Year of the Bible] Univ. of Texas</ref>

The proclamation reads,<ref>[http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1983/20383b.htm Year of the Bible] Univ. of Texas</ref>

{{cquote| Of the many influences that have shaped the United States of America into a distinctive Nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible.

{{cquote| Of the many influences that have shaped the United States of America into a distinctive Nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible.

==Current Efforts==

==Current Efforts==

Representative [[Paul Broun]] (R-Ga) has sponsored a resolution in Congress to have 2010 declared a second Year of the Bible.  While the resolution has enjoyed support from Republicans, it has garnered no support among Democrats, some of whom have been highly critical of it.  A similar resolution in 2008 was also rebuffed. <ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090522/pl_politico/22832]</ref>

Representative [[Paul Broun]] (R-Ga) has sponsored a resolution in Congress to have 2010 declared a second Year of the Bible.  While the resolution has enjoyed support from Republicans, it has garnered no support among Democrats, some of whom have been highly critical of it.  A similar resolution in 2008 was also rebuffed.<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20090522/pl_politico/22832]</ref>

==References==

==References==