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2021 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201
BY SENATOR BARROW
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH. Commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United
States on June 14, 1777, and recognizes National Flag Week, June 13-19, 2021, in
Louisiana.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777, and recognize
3 June 13-19, 2021, as National Flag Week in Louisiana.
4 WHEREAS, in the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th which
5 commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777; and
6 WHEREAS, during National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation
7 urging the citizens of the United States to fly the American flag for the duration of that
8 week; and
9 WHEREAS, the American flag invokes pride in our citizens and hope in those who
10 come to our shores in search of a brighter tomorrow; and
11 WHEREAS, two hundred forty-four years ago, a small band of patriots declared
12 independence, proclaiming with one voice that we are free to determine our own destiny and
13 conduct the work of self-governance; and
14 WHEREAS, driven by their unyielding spirit and drawing inspiration from the stars
15 and stripes, a string of thirteen colonies later expanded to become a united fifty states, and
16 throughout our history, the American flag has steadfastly served as an emblem of this great
17 experiment in democracy; and
18 WHEREAS, with hands over hearts, Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs have
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1 long saluted Old Glory and honored her legacy, a powerful representation of freedom and
2 opportunity; and
3 WHEREAS, waving high above capitol buildings, courthouses, military bases,
4 embassies across the globe, and on the distant surface of the moon, our flag calls on each of
5 us to remember our obligations to the Republic for which it stands and to continue the
6 unwavering optimism that defines us; and
7 WHEREAS, America endures because of the courage of servicemen and women who
8 serve under this standard, and our veterans are forever draped in the red, white, and blue
9 when they are laid to rest; and
10 WHEREAS, wherever the flag lies or flies, its message is clear that we rise and fall
11 together, as one nation and one people; and
12 WHEREAS, during National Flag Week, we pledge our allegiance to the banner that
13 has served as a guiding symbol on our nation's journey, and we celebrate the hope it inspires
14 in the citizens of this great state and nation; and
15 WHEREAS, in recognition of the ways it has embodied our ideals and sustained our
16 nation, during National Flag Week, we pay tribute to Old Glory and continue striving to
17 create a more perfect and indivisible union with liberty and justice for all.
18 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
19 does hereby commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777,
20 and recognizes June 13-19, 2021, as National Flag Week in Louisiana.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Angela L. De Jean.
DIGEST
SR 201 Original 2021 Regular Session Barrow
Commends the adoption of the United States flag and recognizes National Flag Week, June
13-19, 2021, in Louisiana.
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