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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to support the work of the
Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission for the 250th Anniversary of
the founding of the United States of America.
QADDOURA, RAATZ
, read first time and referred to Committee on
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Second Regular Session 123rd General Assembly (2024)
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to support the work of
2 the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission for the 250th
3 Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
4 Whereas, The 250th Anniversary of the founding of the
5 United States of America will occur on July 4, 2026;
6 Whereas, The United States Congress established the U.S.
7 Semiquincentennial Commission to coordinate the
8 commemoration and observation of the 250th Anniversary of
9 the founding of the United States and related events;
10 Whereas, The Indiana General Assembly on July 1, 2022,
11 established the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission to
12 coordinate the commemoration and observation of the 250th
13 Anniversary of our Nation's founding;
14 Whereas, We must not forget the three Indiana Territory
15 settlers, Squire Boone, George Mason, and Francois Busseron
16 and their contributions to the American Revolution;
17 Whereas, Although not officially recognized as such until
18 1787, the territory northwest of the Ohio River was commonly
19 known as the Northwest Territory and was largely uncontested
20 during the early years of the American Revolution;
21 Whereas, We must not forget the contributions of the Native
22 American tribes that fought alongside early Americans against
23 British rule, such as the Oneida and Tuscarora Nations;
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1 Whereas, In February of 1779, George Rogers Clark
2 captured Fort Sackville (Vincennes). In March of that same
3 year, an American detachment from Vincennes captured a
4 British reinforcement fleet of seven boats carrying 40 soldiers,
5 valuable supplies, and trade goods. These actions destroyed
6 much of the British military strength in the Wabash Valley and
7 marked the beginning of the end of British domination in
8 America’s western frontier;
9 Whereas, A total of four battles occurred during the
10 American Revolution on Indiana soil;
11 Whereas, Over 1,600 soldiers and patriots that served
12 during the American Revolution are buried here in Indiana;
13 Whereas, We acknowledge the contributions of the women
14 of the American Revolution, such as Abigail Adams, Phillis
15 Wheatley, Mary Ludwig Hays, and more, whose support helped
16 ensure American victory;
17 Whereas, It is in the interest of the State to recognize
18 Indiana's unique role in the American Revolution by
19 undertaking commemorative activities that honor all Hoosiers
20 and enhance our collective understanding of the past, present,
21 and future; and
22 Whereas, We, the members of the Indiana General
23 Assembly of the State of Indiana, are committed to supporting
24 the work of the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission and of
25 the United States Semiquincentennial Commission and
26 participating fully and enthusiastically in the nation's 250th
27 anniversary: Therefore,
28 Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly
29 of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives
30 concurring:
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1 SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly honors the
2 250
th
Anniversary of the founding of the United States of
3 America on July 4, 2026.
4 SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution be transmitted
5 by the Secretary of the Senate to The Indiana
6 Semiquincentennial Commission.
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