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04 LC 28 1835
House Resolution
1998
By: Representatives Mills of the 67th, Post 2, Westmoreland of the 86th, Coan of the 67th, Post 1, Brown of the 89th, Richardson of the 26th, and others
By: Representatives Mills of the 67th, Post 2, Westmoreland of the 86th, Coan of the 67th, Post 1, Brown of the 89th, Richardson of the 26th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Mel Gibson and "The Passion of the Christ"; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Mel Gibson is an outstanding actor who has received both popular and critical acclaim for his work in numerous motion pictures; and
WHEREAS, he is also a dedicated Christian who is committed to his faith and has a desire to share his faith with others in ways that will touch and move them; and
WHEREAS, in order to present the essence of his Christian beliefs in a powerful and moving format, he personally financed, produced, and directed the motion picture "The Passion of the Christ"; and
WHEREAS, "The Passion of the Christ" depicts in graphic detail the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, "The Passion of the Christ" has been phenomenally successful, grossing over $330 million since its opening in late February 2004; and
WHEREAS, the impact of this incredible motion picture can be seen in the effect that it has had on the individuals that have viewed it with the news media reporting almost daily since the motion picture opened about the many people who, after seeing the motion picture, renewed their commitment to their faith with a new intensity, repented of past bad conduct and sought forgiveness, and even confessed to crimes that they had committed; and
WHEREAS, many observers of the Hollywood motion picture industry have stated that this motion picture will change the way that Hollywood does business and will have a long and lasting impact on the motion picture industry; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that Mel Gibson be recognized for being so committed to sharing his faith with the world that he risked his own personal fame and fortune to make this motion picture and for making a profoundly powerful and exceptional motion picture that will be remembered as one of the greatest and most significant motion pictures in history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mel Gibson on the making of "The Passion of the Christ" and extend to him their best wishes for future success and continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mel Gibson.
WHEREAS, Mel Gibson is an outstanding actor who has received both popular and critical acclaim for his work in numerous motion pictures; and
WHEREAS, he is also a dedicated Christian who is committed to his faith and has a desire to share his faith with others in ways that will touch and move them; and
WHEREAS, in order to present the essence of his Christian beliefs in a powerful and moving format, he personally financed, produced, and directed the motion picture "The Passion of the Christ"; and
WHEREAS, "The Passion of the Christ" depicts in graphic detail the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, "The Passion of the Christ" has been phenomenally successful, grossing over $330 million since its opening in late February 2004; and
WHEREAS, the impact of this incredible motion picture can be seen in the effect that it has had on the individuals that have viewed it with the news media reporting almost daily since the motion picture opened about the many people who, after seeing the motion picture, renewed their commitment to their faith with a new intensity, repented of past bad conduct and sought forgiveness, and even confessed to crimes that they had committed; and
WHEREAS, many observers of the Hollywood motion picture industry have stated that this motion picture will change the way that Hollywood does business and will have a long and lasting impact on the motion picture industry; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that Mel Gibson be recognized for being so committed to sharing his faith with the world that he risked his own personal fame and fortune to make this motion picture and for making a profoundly powerful and exceptional motion picture that will be remembered as one of the greatest and most significant motion pictures in history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Mel Gibson on the making of "The Passion of the Christ" and extend to him their best wishes for future success and continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mel Gibson.