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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 150
BY SENATOR ALARIO AND REPRESENTATIVES ABRAMSON, ADAMS, ANDERS,
ARMES, ARNOLD, BADON, BARRAS, BARROW, BERTHELOT, BI LLIOT,
STUART BISHOP, WESLEY BISHOP, BROADWATER, BROSSETT, BROWN,
BURFORD, HENRY BURNS, TIM BURNS, BURRELL, CARMODY, CARTER,
CHAMPAGNE, CHANEY, CONNICK, COX, CROMER, DANAHAY, DIXON,
DOVE, EDWARDS, FANNIN, FOIL, FRANKLIN, GAINES, GAROFALO,
GEYMANN, GISCLAIR, GREENE, GUILLORY, GUINN, HARRIS, HARRISON,
HAVARD, HAZEL, HENRY, HENSGENS, HILL, HODGES, HOFFMANN,
HOLLIS, HONORE, HOWARD, HUNTER, HUVAL, GIROD JACKSON,
KATRINA JACKSON, JAMES, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, JONES, KLECKLEY,
LAMBERT, NANCY LANDRY, TERRY LANDRY, LEBAS, LEGER, LEOPOLD,
LIGI, LOPINTO, LORUSSO, MACK, MILLER, MONTOUCET, MORENO, JAY
MORRIS, JIM MORRIS, NORTON, ORTEGO, PEARSON, PIERRE, PONTI,
POPE, PRICE, PUGH, PYLANT, REYNOLDS, RICHARD, RICHARDSON,
RITCHIE, ROBIDEAUX, SCHEXNAYDER, SCHRODER, SEABAUGH,
SHADOIN, SIMON, SMITH, ST. GERMAIN, TALBOT, THIBAUT, THIERRY,
THOMPSON, WHITNEY, ALFRED WILLIAMS, PATRICK WILLIAMS AND
WILLMOTT
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United
States.
WHEREAS, the American Revolution secured the independence of the United States
of America and made possible the vibrant system of self-government of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the supporters of the American Revolution, through their vision and
determination, enhanced the lives of countless individuals and made possible the system of
equal justice, limited government, and the rule of law that exists in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States, a revered and living document,
provides important rights to every citizen of the United States; secures ''the Blessings of
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity''; and sets the standard of democracy for the world;
and
WHEREAS, the Constitution and the subsequent twenty-seven amendments to the
Constitution outline the freedoms and the principles of representative government that are
as strong today as they were on that momentous occasion in 1787; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2012, marks the 225th anniversary of the signing of the
Constitution of the United States and provides a historic opportunity for all Americans to SCR NO. 150 ENROLLED
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remember the achievements and vision of our Founding Fathers and to reflect on the actions
and sacrifices of Americans, who, for the past two hundred twenty-five years, have defined
the words of the Constitution by exercising their rights and responsibilities as citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution is fundamentally predicated on governance by "We the
People", making citizen understanding of the Constitution and its framework an essential
element of the future of our country and the civic health of its populace; and
WHEREAS, members of organizations such as the Louisiana Society of the Sons of
the American Revolution and the Louisiana Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
play an important role in promoting patriotism, preserving the history of the United States,
and educating the public about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby
commemorates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States
on September 17, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Louisiana citizens are urged and encouraged
to renew and deepen their appreciation of the unique and precious heritage passed on to us
in the wisdom and foresight of our Founders through the United States Constitution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislature acknowledges the continuing
contributions made by the members, volunteers, and staff of historical, educational, and
patriotic societies of Louisiana, such as the Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Louisiana Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, in promoting
patriotism and the values embodied in the Constitution of the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Louisiana Society,
Daughters of the American Revolution.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES