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HR19
UJT7GGG-1
By Representative Hall
RFD: Rules
First Read: 04-Feb-25
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First Read: 04-Feb-25
HR____ AFFIRMING THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF
US.
WHEREAS, for generations the American Dream has been
a beacon of hope; and
WHEREAS, the American Dream embodies the ideals of
opportunity, prosperity, and upward mobility, promising that
every person should have the chance to achieve what they
themselves define as success and fulfillment through hard
work and determination; and
WHEREAS, many today feel as though their American
Dream is unattainable; and
WHEREAS, the American Dream belongs to all of us, not
just billionaires and multi-millionaires; and
WHEREAS, our highest accomplishments as a state and
nation have been achieved when we harnessed the strengths of
all people regardless of their identities to overcome our
greatest challenges; and
WHEREAS, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a
centuries-old movement deeply rooted in America's founding
principles and its subsequent legacy of civil rights and
social justice efforts aimed at delivering the laws,
policies, and initiatives that enable America to live up to
our Constitution's promises; and
WHEREAS, DEI policies, from the 19th Amendment to the
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WHEREAS, DEI policies, from the 19th Amendment to the
1964 Civil Rights Act to the Americans with Disabilities
Act, among others, reflect the corrective legislative and
legal actions taken across our nation's history to expand
and guarantee access to the educational, economic, and civic
obligations and capacities of our nation; and
WHEREAS, DEI principles and policies promote equal
access to opportunities, foster an environment of respect
and belonging, and ensure that every individual, regardless
of background, can fully participate in all aspects of
society; and
WHEREAS, DEI is essential to creating a society where
all individuals are valued, heard, and included; and
WHEREAS, DEI is based on removing barriers to
opportunity so that our merits can speak for themselves; and
WHEREAS, DEI principals and policies are committed to
widening pathways to the American Dream for every community
so that all people can reap the benefits of shared
prosperity in our nation; and
WHEREAS, freedom of speech and expression are
fundamental constitutional rights, protecting the ability of
individuals to voice their ideas and opinions without
interference, punishment, or retaliation by the government;
and
WHEREAS, anti-DEI activists, politicians, and
corporate decision-makers who attempt to prohibit DEI
infringe upon the right of individuals to freely express
themselves, diminish the diversity of perspectives that
strengthen our society, and conflict with
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strengthen our society, and conflict with
anti-discrimination laws; and
WHEREAS, efforts to attack DEI are harmful to the
bottom line and health of our economy; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the State of Alabama affirms
its commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
as an essential foundation for achieving the American Dream
and fostering environments where all individuals have the
freedom to be healthy, prosperous, and safe and an
opportunity to realize their full potential.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the State of Alabama
encourages local, state, and federal policymakers,
educational institutions, workplaces, and other
organizations to adopt and uphold DEI principles that
promote inclusivity, protect freedom of expression, remove
barriers, and provide equitable opportunities for all
individuals to pursue their dreams.
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