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Dear Friends,

Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) just introduced H. Res. 81 to Congress, expressing support for designation of February 12, 2011, as Darwin Day.

This resolution is a culmination of collaboration between Representative Stark, 2008 Humanist of the Year, and the American Humanist Association.

In a statement Representative Stark said, “Darwin’s birthday is a good time for us to reflect on the important role of science in our society. It is also a time to redouble our efforts to ensure that children are being taught scientific facts, not religious dogma, and to fight back against those who seek to undermine the science of climate change for political ends.”

Please take a moment right now to contact your Representative and ask him or her to join Rep. Stark in supporting H. Res. 81 in recognition of Darwin Day.

This resolution could not have come at a more important time. The New York Times recently reported that only 28 percent of biology teachers present evidence for evolution, while 13 percent “explicitly advocate” creationism. Furthermore, with climate change quickly gaining speed, and anti-environmental regulation law-makers denying its impact, a true grasp of science is the strongest defense against global warming.

H. Res 81 states that Darwin’s theory of evolution “provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth” and that the “teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States’ education systems.” Read the full text of the resolution here.

This is a major step forward for the secular movement. Not only is this an opportunity to bring the scientific impact of Charles Darwin to the forefront, but this also signifies the potential for greater respect for scientific reasoning in Congress.

Contact your representative now and tell him or her to support Representative Pete Stark’s H. Res. 81 in recognition of Darwin Day today!

Sincerely,
Roy Speckhardt
Executive Director

P.S. The AHA greatly appreciates Rep. Stark and his staff for sponsoring this resolution. Now we need your help to see it passed. Take action now.