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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 5
BY REPRESENTATIVE LORUSSO AND SENATOR APPEL
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the 225th anniversary of the inauguration
of George Washington on April 30, 2014
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To urge and request the citizens of Louisiana to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the2
inauguration of George Washington as president of the United States.3
WHEREAS, in the annals of every great nation, there are leaders whose legacy will4
endure through the ages, and George Washington was one such leader; and5
WHEREAS, as president, George Washington led the nation through its first and6
perhaps most difficult years by remaining faithful to the principles upon which it was7
founded and, in so doing, he established the standard that every president since has hoped8
to emulate; and9
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2014, the nation commemorates the 225th anniversary of10
his inauguration; and11
WHEREAS, revered for his leadership during the Revolutionary War, Washington12
was elected to office by a unanimous electoral vote in 1788, and dutifully answered the call13
to serve his country as president, even though it required great personal sacrifice; and14
WHEREAS, although Washington had served his country loyally for many years as15
a soldier and statesman and had looked forward to retirement at his beloved home at Mount16
Vernon, he nevertheless was also thoroughly aware of the young nation's vulnerability, and17
thus the man who had helped the United States to gain independence from Great Britain now18
agreed to help give it a firm footing; and19 HLS 14RS-1043 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, George Washington neither sought nor desired political power, loved1
liberty and trusted the American people, and believed that the American people were not2
only entitled to a system of self-government but were also capable of keeping it; and3
WHEREAS, on April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated before a4
jubilant crowd at Federal Hall in New York City; after taking the oath of office, the new5
president kissed the Bible, and the crowd thunderously voiced its approval joined in its6
celebration by the exultant peals of the city's church bells; and7
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the state of Louisiana should join other states8
in commemorating the 225th anniversary of George Washington's first inauguration to honor9
the life and achievements of this extraordinary American; and10
WHEREAS, in honoring the leadership and service of George Washington,11
Louisiana can inspire future generations to contribute their own talents, energy, and12
resources to the betterment of our state and nation.13
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby14
urge and request the citizens of Louisiana to commemorate April 30, 2014, as a day to15
celebrate the 225th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as president of16
the United States, and invites houses of worship to celebrate this anniversary by ringing bells17
simultaneously, for two full minutes, or undertaking other appropriate activities at 12:0018
noon on April 30, 2014, as a tribute to the first president of this nation.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana hereby expresses20
its appreciation to the Louisiana Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America21
for lending its leadership to a statewide commemoration of this historic milestone in our22
nation's history.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the24
Louisiana Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America.25 HLS 14RS-1043 ORIGINAL
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Lorusso HCR No. 5
Recognizes April 30, 2014, as the 225th anniversary of the inauguration of George
Washington.